remuslupin_fan's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
soobles's review
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
book about a gay boy that’s turned straight after an argument with his friends. i was pleasantly surprised by this one, and had expected to not enjoy it considering the premise, but i was too curious to not give it a read.
i’m glad that the protagonist, max, went through a lot of character development, bc he sucked at the beginning. i liked the character arc he went through, and despite it all i was glad for the uncomfortable time he spent in “straight world” bc it definitely made him and his world better.
i have an issue with a lot of these YA novels about white gay men being specifically about white gay men though, and ive seen it happen too often where the best friends are queer POC who struggle more than the protagonist does. im glad that the main character recognizes his privileged outlook but i can’t help be frustrated with it regardless
i’m glad that the protagonist, max, went through a lot of character development, bc he sucked at the beginning. i liked the character arc he went through, and despite it all i was glad for the uncomfortable time he spent in “straight world” bc it definitely made him and his world better.
i have an issue with a lot of these YA novels about white gay men being specifically about white gay men though, and ive seen it happen too often where the best friends are queer POC who struggle more than the protagonist does. im glad that the main character recognizes his privileged outlook but i can’t help be frustrated with it regardless
schnathix's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.25
theunfinishedbookshelf's review
funny
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Homophobia
asteriusreader's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bxcca99's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
bi_bibliophile's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I too would want to escape a reality where I was straight and my gay best friend had disappeared!
megs2kool's review
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
talvihalla's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
3.5
foreverbookwandering's review against another edition
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? No
4.0