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I enjoyed it. I think the plot was a bit over complicated. It felt like the story was often more about Calvin than Elizabeth and I think that was a disservice.

The Calvin parents mystery/reveal felt unnecessary and shoehorned because maybe the editors didn't think people would be interested in Elizabeth alone and I think that was wrong. I think focusing too much on Calvin and his struggles overshadowed Elizabeth and the theme of women being undervalued

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annierosebel's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this book!

The pacing was great and it really succeeded in the balance of day-to-day life and plot-driving moments.

Elizabeth is such a great character - she seems neurodivergent-coded to me and I love her. Six thirty, BEST boy.

I also love the idea of women supporting women and how complex that can be - there isn't always a simple answer.

I am quite happy to suspend belief for a story as long as it isn't ridiculous, so things that other people say are 'soap opera esque' don't bother me too much. I also kept forgetting it wasn't set in modern day in a super conservative area, which, yikes.

I don't disagree that Elizabeth has a load of privilege being white, straight, and 'pretty', but I think this book already covered a lot and the subtle mentions of this were pretty than risking awkward, heavy-handed, bad content.

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2shadowsdeep's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-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

5.0

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alamaranaa's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I picked this book up at the library and could not put it down. I read it in four hours. I cried, I laugh, I got angry, and swelled with happiness reading this story. It's so incredibly good and perhaps my new favorite book even. Wow!

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