Reviews

Hopepunk by Preston Norton

adrzeck's review against another edition

4.0

Please Preston Norton you had me at this cover and title. Why would I ever be interested in a book about a young teen starting a band (with shout out's to Karen, Joan, Stevie, and Janis) based on love and support and against bigotry and hate? Read it in like two days. You should too.

cimorene1558's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this so much. It's an adorable hug of a book. Awful things happen a lot, but nothing lasts too long, and everything turns out well.

lonely_moonlight's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? No

3.75

magsbord's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

lfancher's review against another edition

emotional hopeful slow-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

3.0

imdunn's review against another edition

4.0

I cried. This was so good.

joeyclowns's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? No

3.0

librarianlayla's review against another edition

5.0

An emotional rollercoaster from start to finish.

This book left me all in my feels. Emotionally charged, filled with so much sadness and yet so much Hope. A love letter to the punk rock bands of old. Hopepunk is a story for anyone who has been left out in the cold and are searching for themselves. It's a story of strong familial bonds, growth and healing. I adored it.

burstnwithbooks's review against another edition

5.0

I'm obsessed. I love Preston Norton's writing, and after completely loving three of his books, I think I can officially consider him a favorite author. I will be reading absolutely anything he puts out. His writing is just so addictive to me, and although I've been reading less YA lately, his writing still feels real and captivating enough to keep me invested. I think everyone should read this because it is so truly special. I read it all in one sitting, so you'll have to excuse me if I go and immediately reread the entire thing....

breecheese's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring sad 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

4.0