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gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved how we have dual POVs of Devon and Chiamaka as they both bring their own troubles and perspectives to the book and work to figure out who Aces is and why they are targeting them.
The whole book has a lot of confronting matieral (warnings can be found on Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé's site.) which sets up this uncomfortable feeling when reading. There doesn't feel like a moment of rest wen reading which heightens your senses and paranoia that works so well in conjunction with the story. This atmosphere makes for each twist to hit that much more along with the ending.
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
royalrainboww's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, and Racism
sadie_g's review against another edition
- 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: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Grief, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Violence, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
therecoveringbookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Homophobia
rewatchrereadrewind's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Gun violence
emilyycat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Stalking, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Outing, and Alcohol
xlpurple18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
handove's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Stalking, Outing, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Car accident, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
ja_mehess's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Car accident, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Cursing, Suicide attempt, and Outing
violet_viper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Violence and Suicide attempt