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A review by i_dont_know_what_im_doing
Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales
emotional
funny
sad
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
4.25
omg this was so cute & such a good change of pace. I usually prefer fantasy and whatnot, but after finishing the Well of Ascension I needed a break. this was the perfect break.
I wouldn't call this lighthearted since the premise is built on the family staying in NC to help Ollie's aunt who's dying of cancer... but it's as lighthearted as it can be while also handling that plot.
it took me a bit but I ended up loving all the characters. and the drama felt pretty realistic compared to others.
while there were some times I laughed I wouldn't call it a romcom, I'd go more with coming of age & romance with a side of grief & coming out. personally, I felt it was done very well & I appreciated that Ollie didn't put any pressure on Will to come out nor did Laura with what's her face (lmao I forgot). they just wanted something from the other.
while this is a singular POV, I felt all the conversations Ollie had with ppl were well done and helped us understand the other person (though I would have liked a follow-up to the "you think I'm happy about this?" conversation with Ollie's mother). wow this is a short book I like how certain topics were explored like fat phobia, biphobia, homophobia, and how different people handle their grief. it wasn't super in-depth but I thought it was well done. the fights that resulted felt realistic and I was happy to see the characters stand up for themselves and others. it would have been cool to have it explored more but what was done was good imo.
personally, I like this better than the original Grease ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ though I could do without the modern day references. there weren't a ton but they stuck out to me but they may not bother everyone & if they do, there aren't that many so maybe you can overlook them like I did.
anyways, def recommend!
I wouldn't call this lighthearted since the premise is built on the family staying in NC to help Ollie's aunt who's dying of cancer... but it's as lighthearted as it can be while also handling that plot.
it took me a bit but I ended up loving all the characters. and the drama felt pretty realistic compared to others.
while there were some times I laughed I wouldn't call it a romcom, I'd go more with coming of age & romance with a side of grief & coming out. personally, I felt it was done very well & I appreciated that Ollie didn't put any pressure on Will to come out nor did Laura with what's her face (lmao I forgot). they just wanted something from the other.
while this is a singular POV, I felt all the conversations Ollie had with ppl were well done and helped us understand the other person (though I would have liked a follow-up to the "you think I'm happy about this?" conversation with Ollie's mother). wow this is a short book I like how certain topics were explored like fat phobia, biphobia, homophobia, and how different people handle their grief. it wasn't super in-depth but I thought it was well done. the fights that resulted felt realistic and I was happy to see the characters stand up for themselves and others. it would have been cool to have it explored more but what was done was good imo.
personally, I like this better than the original Grease ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ though I could do without the modern day references. there weren't a ton but they stuck out to me but they may not bother everyone & if they do, there aren't that many so maybe you can overlook them like I did.
anyways, def recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Grief
Moderate: Fatphobia, Biphobia, Homophobia, and Death