elena_rios 's review for:

Boy Meets Maria by PEYO

3.5

challenging emotional funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was equal parts light hearted and devastating!! Please look up trigger warning prior to readings because the story moves fast and the unwarranted content just happens!!! There were parts that literally had me laughing aloud and other bits that’s gave me heart palpitations. I’m not sure what was discussed was explored as best as it could be. I almost feel that it was wrapped up in a bow without ever actually talking about the trauma of their childhoods.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail