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- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- So heartfelt, sincere, and genuine!
- Instead of having the characters talk about texting each other, we actually get to see the texts between Imogen and Tessa and it’s so fun. It feels like Imogen is a friend and is showing me the texts personally. The texts were so funny and sometimes unintentionally flirty which was cute.
- Every time Imogen would question her sexuality was so relatable. I definitely understand why this book is important to the author and now it’s really meaningful for me as well!
- The short chapters are perfect! I moved through this book way faster than expected. It seems long but the pace is fast.
- Imogen being around Lili’s queer friends at college felt similar to my experiences going to big Pride events for the first time.
- I didn’t like Gretchen and her insistence on analyzing coming out announcements and policing people who are possibly closeted or still questioning. She passively agrees with people but then reiterates her own opinion, then doesn’t acknowledge the emotions of others. She dismisses Imogen’s experiences and emotions constantly. I do understand that this could’ve been inspired by Becky Albertalli’s experience with social media discourse.
- I actually liked that the book is set in New York State because it’s very familiar to me being that I’m from there. It made the book feel more realistic in my mind.
Graphic: Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Toxic friendship
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual content
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
- 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
5.0
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Biphobia, Sexual content, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Religious bigotry
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- I enjoyed Wildfire a billion times more than Icebreaker. I actually liked Aurora and Russ more as a couple. They are really cute together and the sneaking around was so steamy! I love how they support each other and lift each other up. The book ending and the epilogue are perfect. They both feel so authentic to Aurora and Russ and not cliched or an overdone trope.
- The structure of the story was organize and flowed well. It’s actually made sense and that alone made this book more enjoyable.
- The summer camp setting and plot was really fun and added some depth to the story. The book wasn’t just about the Aurora, Russ, and the other camp staff. I worked as a camp counselor for 9 years. It wasn’t sleep away camp like the book and the children’s ages were younger (3-5 years old 😅) but the children characters reminded me of working at camp. I do miss the kids sometimes even though they tested my patience.
- Wildfire is astoundingly better than Icebreaker and I’m surprised that Wildfire doesn’t get as much attention (from what I’ve seen). I would read more about Aurora and Russ as a couple and I’m glad I was able to get the Target exclusive edition! I’m looking forward to reading Daydream, Hannah Grace’s new release next month.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Abandonment, and Alcohol