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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not what I’d normally expect from a romance, but I loved it. I laughed, cried, and felt hopeful. I know that sounds corny, but I really did get the feels with this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Vomit, Grief, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body shaming, Rape, Alcohol
This was my first full audio book and my first Sarah Dessen book. I was unfortunately annoyed with the main character more than I would have liked but I did enjoy the story and the lesson.
Reads like John Green - or better, chronologically speaking, Green reads like Dessen. Or maybe it's just that I hadn't read any YA since Green?
This book is certainly not new, but because of it's lasting fame in the world of YA I thought I'd use this for a bit of escapist reading. I don't regret it: it triggers some important issues such as depression, eating disorders and some other more spoiler-y things, while giving way to a few heart-warming moments. All in all, a decent effort, even if I'd be happier the narrator wouldn't justify all her coming-of-age so poignantly with her new boyfriend. It's okay to get help when you're down, but the greatest help here came from within.
But you know what? I'm getting to think that it will be hard for me to rate dramatic YA novels over 3 stars. Most of them are fine, but very rarely are they brilliant.
This book is certainly not new, but because of it's lasting fame in the world of YA I thought I'd use this for a bit of escapist reading. I don't regret it: it triggers some important issues such as depression, eating disorders and some other more spoiler-y things, while giving way to a few heart-warming moments. All in all, a decent effort, even if I'd be happier the narrator wouldn't justify all her coming-of-age so poignantly with her new boyfriend. It's okay to get help when you're down, but the greatest help here came from within.
But you know what? I'm getting to think that it will be hard for me to rate dramatic YA novels over 3 stars. Most of them are fine, but very rarely are they brilliant.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Every Enneagram Type 9 will feel seen in this novel. Excellent YA writing — definitely pay attention to the trigger warnings though
A story of a girl who does not know how to fight for what she believes is right. This book has a somewhat predictable story-line, but overall I think it is a good book for its intended target audience.
The beginning was more promising than the rest which just dragged. Owen was a bit of a music snot which I absolutely hate in a person so he gets like 1/5 stars.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Tuvo sus momentos aburridos pero me anime en ciertos capitulos. Me gusto.