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Wren Martin Ruins It All
by Amanda DeWitt
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest, spoiler-free review!
Themes: Love
Representation: Ace MC, Queer SCs and LIs, Asian-American SCs
Content Warnings: Grief, Death
PERSONAL COMMENTS
Personally, I really enjoyed this book. Asexual representation isn’t something that you see a lot in the media, so it makes me really happy that this book exists.
I also loved the characters.I liked the plot in general. Though some parts felt slow, it had enough going on that I didn’t feel bored while reading this book.
CHARACTERS
In general, I thought the characters were represented well. I felt like the author could really write teenagers. I personally felt like I could relate to what Wren was feeling at certain points in the book. And I liked how the author represented Wren’s grief. And how she addresses perfectly what it feels like to lose someone and how your world just changes.
I also thought Wren’s character growth was well done. Though he is utterly oblivious and you know, a teenage boy, he is a great friend. And I also loved his chemistry with Leo! They are just so great together!
PLOT
To be fair, in terms of plot, I literally knew what was going to happen two to three chapters through. It’s THAT type of book. But hey, if you’re picking a lighthearted read, this is probably what you’d expect.
Anyhow, though the plot is predictable, it makes up for it through Wren’s characterization and his interactions with the other characters.
OTHER
First of all, I loved the representation of asexuality in this book. Asexual characters are pretty rare in literature. And it’s refreshing to see an accurate and positive depiction of an asexual character.
Second, I loved how the author incorporated the theme of “different types of love” in this book. Although there IS a lot of romantic love present, there is also a big emphasis on friendship and familial love.
Finally, I loved how text messages are incorporated into the book and how the chapters all have funny titles, which is pretty cool.
Personal Rating: 4.3/5
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Other: 5/5
Final Rating: 4.6/5 (round to 5 stars)
Themes: Love
Representation: Ace MC, Queer SCs and LIs, Asian-American SCs
Content Warnings: Grief, Death
PERSONAL COMMENTS
Personally, I really enjoyed this book. Asexual representation isn’t something that you see a lot in the media, so it makes me really happy that this book exists.
I also loved the characters.I liked the plot in general. Though some parts felt slow, it had enough going on that I didn’t feel bored while reading this book.
CHARACTERS
In general, I thought the characters were represented well. I felt like the author could really write teenagers. I personally felt like I could relate to what Wren was feeling at certain points in the book. And I liked how the author represented Wren’s grief. And how she addresses perfectly what it feels like to lose someone and how your world just changes.
I also thought Wren’s character growth was well done. Though he is utterly oblivious and you know, a teenage boy, he is a great friend. And I also loved his chemistry with Leo! They are just so great together!
PLOT
To be fair, in terms of plot, I literally knew what was going to happen two to three chapters through. It’s THAT type of book. But hey, if you’re picking a lighthearted read, this is probably what you’d expect.
Anyhow, though the plot is predictable, it makes up for it through Wren’s characterization and his interactions with the other characters.
OTHER
First of all, I loved the representation of asexuality in this book. Asexual characters are pretty rare in literature. And it’s refreshing to see an accurate and positive depiction of an asexual character.
Second, I loved how the author incorporated the theme of “different types of love” in this book. Although there IS a lot of romantic love present, there is also a big emphasis on friendship and familial love.
Finally, I loved how text messages are incorporated into the book and how the chapters all have funny titles, which is pretty cool.
Personal Rating: 4.3/5
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Other: 5/5
Final Rating: 4.6/5 (round to 5 stars)