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A review by sammykat
If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
This book is absolutely beautiful! A gorgeous summer comingnof age LGBT+ romance.
Elsie is beautifully written and her flaws make her believable and loveable. The story links online and in person stories and relationships, and presents challenges across a whole spectrum, from ethnicitiy, family expectations, long distance, abuse, love and types of sexuality, friendship and even through comics and food.
A few moments felt slightly less believable - a couple of times the characters seemed to act younger than 18, which pulled me out of the moment. Although, even when you are legally an adult, it' easy to amke silly decisions!
However, there was mostly just beautiful writing and story telling, and I cried at the ending.
Elsie is beautifully written and her flaws make her believable and loveable. The story links online and in person stories and relationships, and presents challenges across a whole spectrum, from ethnicitiy, family expectations, long distance, abuse, love and types of sexuality, friendship and even through comics and food.
A few moments felt slightly less believable - a couple of times the characters seemed to act younger than 18, which pulled me out of the moment. Although, even when you are legally an adult, it' easy to amke silly decisions!
However, there was mostly just beautiful writing and story telling, and I cried at the ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Emotional abuse and Xenophobia