emw29's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Drug use and Drug abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Addiction, Homophobia, and Alcohol
decklededgess's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? No
3.0
trigger warnings: death of parent, drug abuse mention, underage drinking mention, foster care, homophobia, negligent parent
This is the most quintessential mid 2010s book ever. I relived high school through this (sans the LA vibes). I loved the slow burn and I loved the friendships. I also loved how the main character was technically a supporting character in Ava’s main character life story. This really felt like what most books with “quiet and quirky girls” aspire to because it’s a slow dawning that she’s not actually the lead in her own book. Really well written. Overall I was a bit bored but the merit of this book is undeniable.
This is the most quintessential mid 2010s book ever. I relived high school through this (sans the LA vibes). I loved the slow burn and I loved the friendships. I also loved how the main character was technically a supporting character in Ava’s main character life story. This really felt like what most books with “quiet and quirky girls” aspire to because it’s a slow dawning that she’s not actually the lead in her own book. Really well written. Overall I was a bit bored but the merit of this book is undeniable.
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Drug abuse, Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Addiction
daydreamermoonwalker's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
This book was beautiful and poetic and romantic and just everything I want from a romance.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
Spoiler
the toxic relationship in question is between the main character and her ex. This is not central to the story, and the main pairing is not toxic.Spoiler
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