lkristin2018 's review for:

My Mechanical Romance by Alexene Farol Follmuth

4.0

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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: Complicated

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This is a sweet YA romance, as well as a story about empowering girls in traditionally male spaces.  The romance was a good example of a healthy relationship.  It’s also a coming of age story, as both of the main characters learn and grow internally.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism

Moderate: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Alcohol

Minor: Suicide

There is joking about suicide and a few disparaging comments about mental health.

a character jokes about wanting to drown himself in the ocean. A character refers to mental illness as being “clinically unhinged.” Suicide sprints are mentioned a few times.