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readingqueerly's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book hit so many tropes I love without getting cliche or overdone. And at some points tugged at my heartstrings. I think this book contains one of the most accurate ways I've ever seen someone realise they might be queer, specifically GNC/non-binary. It was one conversation, but it made me tear up because it felt so personal and relatable. So that's already a huge plus.
It's very clear that the MC feels superior somehow because of her personal bias and prejudices. I'm not too ashamed to admit I've had many thoughts like that too (ok maybe I am a little). But in hindsight when you look around at the people you were looking down on for holding certain beliefs or ways of thinking, you realise that we are all just products of our environment and that some of that is merely a sharade with which people protect themselves or use to get by and/or survive.
It's very clear that the MC feels superior somehow because of her personal bias and prejudices. I'm not too ashamed to admit I've had many thoughts like that too (ok maybe I am a little). But in hindsight when you look around at the people you were looking down on for holding certain beliefs or ways of thinking, you realise that we are all just products of our environment and that some of that is merely a sharade with which people protect themselves or use to get by and/or survive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
archiveofrasa's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.75
to say I thoroughly enjoyed this is a heavy fucking understatement (I finished this in a day). this is why I still read YA: (sapphic) academic rivals to lovers at it's finest, tipped off with "he never said who he was jealous of" and non-binary goodness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
hello_lovely13's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked how Chloe wasn't fully likable or perfect. It made the book more interesting and intricate. It made it stand out more. For some reason, my favorite character was Ace (I guess I love a himbo; also, I think if there's a character named Ace I have an obligation to like them because I myself am ace). The pacing of this book is WAY better than their others. I love the tone their books have. It's similar to the real world, but more open and clearer. Maybe because they highlight many queer stories at once? The last part of the book went a way I was NOT expecting, but I found it fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
Minor: Racism and Alcohol
bookishmelissaa's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Biphobia, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Sexism
josxphinchen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, Biphobia, and Lesbophobia
midnightbelles's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a little dry but once I got into it I was swept into the mystery of Shara and those around her. I also thought Chloe was a bit self centered but I really loved her friends and her moms and I thought it was all really sweet. I also like that everyone got their happy ending (for now at least)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Biphobia, Racism, Classism, Deadnaming, Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Transphobia
Minor: Sexual harassment and Outing
crykea's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Religious bigotry
bluebreex's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I do love Casey Mcquiston's writting style, it's always an easy fun read! I can relate to a lot of these characters and books like this with found family style tropes always hit home for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Lesbophobia
lizsbookreviews21's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I’m all for LGBTQ books, but this one was just too much for me. I loved the idea of a Christian girl finding out she’s lesbian (bisexual maybe? Idk it never said) and it becoming a thing. It works and makes sense. What didn’t work for me was how EVERY character turned out to be a lesbian or bisexual or gay. It just doesn’t make sense when the book is based in a Christian academy in Alabama.
The plot of the book itself was really good, a girl goes missing and the 3 people shes kissed/ led on in the past week are searching for clues to find her. It was a great idea and I loved reading about their adventure and how they found out more about themselves throughout the book. I just wish that every character wasn’t LGBTQ, it’s okay to be an ally and it’s okay to like the opposite gender. While the book touched on gender and gender identity, it was very vague and it was more like a glimpse.
The plot of the book itself was really good, a girl goes missing and the 3 people shes kissed/ led on in the past week are searching for clues to find her. It was a great idea and I loved reading about their adventure and how they found out more about themselves throughout the book. I just wish that every character wasn’t LGBTQ, it’s okay to be an ally and it’s okay to like the opposite gender. While the book touched on gender and gender identity, it was very vague and it was more like a glimpse.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Transphobia, Outing, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
lri_reads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Lesbophobia and Transphobia
Minor: Dysphoria