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gracedunne's review
emotional
funny
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Alcohol
Minor: Racism, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
willow_tree's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Addiction
Minor: Child abuse, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Abandonment
_eleanorgreen8_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
I really liked this book because it was set in working class Ireland, a setting which I haven't ever read about before, but the protagonist's life seemed really authentic and not overly-romanticised. it was also a really funny and lighthearted read in many ways because the main character was constantly making jokes as if she was talking to the reader. even though I think this book was supposed to be a romance novel, I felt like the plot didn't really involve much romance until the very end, which made it seem like actually the romance part wasn't really that important. the book also dealt with some big issues that the protagonist faced, and addressed the struggles of growing up poor in Ireland. overall this was an entertaining and unique book with a very likeable protagonist that I would recommend :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Addiction
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment and Classism
thedisabledreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, and Bullying
Minor: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Homophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
danagb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
was a fun lighthearted read, something you can pick up to help get out of a readin slump
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic friendship
grace_ocb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abandonment and Child abuse
kaya_g's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Abandonment
Minor: Abortion, Bullying, and Toxic friendship
thecourtofreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
4.25
Aideen, I love you and I would like to join your favor-owing/problem-solving team and your amazing friend group please!? This book was super cute. The plot gave me Perfect on Paper vibes in the best way. I loved how the relationships turned out and the way Aideen learned to handle what was going on in her life. I wish things were better for her at home, but I'm so glad she learned some healthy coping mechanisms and got some amazing friends to help her along the way! Such a cute, fast sapphic read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Lesbophobia
elwirax's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
*3.5/5
Rep: Lesbian MC, Polish-Irish lesbian LI
TW: alcoholism, child neglect
PROS:
Aideen was a really likeable character she's witty and therefore her narrative was easy and enjoyable to get through. She also significantly grew as a character throughout the book and stood up for herself which was great.
Teacher- student dynamic was a bit unrealistic ( as in I can't imagine a teacher actually speaking that way to a student) but honestly, I quite enjoyed Ms Devlin's dry sense of humour. The way she interacted with Aideen was quite refreshing from the typical YA book.
I really liked the friendship dynamic in this book. Aideen went from having one close friend to a wee group of friends. It was really sweet seeing her bond with Kavi and Maebh. (Kavi was an absolutely delightful character and Meabh really grew on me over the course of the book.)
I really appreciated the exploration of toxic friendships and standing up to someone you consider a close friend. I know that's not always an easy thing to do but it was done quite well.
This book dealt with a lot of heavy topics such as alcoholism, child neglect, poverty and the pressures of living up to people's expectations. The author did a great job of addressing and dealing with these issues.
CONS:
While I thought the the romance was sweet I wasn't entirely convinced by the relationship between Meabh and Aideen.
A lot of the things that happened just didn't feel realistic enough (for a contemporary book) but this is definitely just a nit pick.
Overall, I though "Not my Problem" was an enjoyable and quick read. It had a nice wee amount of fluff but still had characters dealing with their own struggles and issues. I also very much appreciated the slang as I tend to use a lot of it myself, therefore I felt more immersed in the book.
Rep: Lesbian MC, Polish-Irish lesbian LI
TW: alcoholism, child neglect
PROS:
Aideen was a really likeable character she's witty and therefore her narrative was easy and enjoyable to get through. She also significantly grew as a character throughout the book and stood up for herself which was great.
Teacher- student dynamic was a bit unrealistic ( as in I can't imagine a teacher actually speaking that way to a student) but honestly, I quite enjoyed Ms Devlin's dry sense of humour. The way she interacted with Aideen was quite refreshing from the typical YA book.
I really liked the friendship dynamic in this book. Aideen went from having one close friend to a wee group of friends. It was really sweet seeing her bond with Kavi and Maebh. (Kavi was an absolutely delightful character and Meabh really grew on me over the course of the book.)
I really appreciated the exploration of toxic friendships and standing up to someone you consider a close friend. I know that's not always an easy thing to do but it was done quite well.
This book dealt with a lot of heavy topics such as alcoholism, child neglect, poverty and the pressures of living up to people's expectations. The author did a great job of addressing and dealing with these issues.
CONS:
While I thought the the romance was sweet I wasn't entirely convinced by the relationship between Meabh and Aideen.
A lot of the things that happened just didn't feel realistic enough (for a contemporary book) but this is definitely just a nit pick.
Overall, I though "Not my Problem" was an enjoyable and quick read. It had a nice wee amount of fluff but still had characters dealing with their own struggles and issues. I also very much appreciated the slang as I tend to use a lot of it myself, therefore I felt more immersed in the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Alcoholism