niche's review against another edition
emotional
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
Minor: Racism and Religious bigotry
library_kb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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? No
4.0
I really enjoyed this middle grade book. It features a really strong friendship between boys, celebration of nerdiness, music and more and an adventure that hits a few snags along the way. I though the characters, dialogue and events were really realistic to middle school. However, do be aware there is a lot of bullying related to homophobia, which is challenged, but still present.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Bullying
audreylee's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? No
4.0
Finally! A book about true friendship between young boys. I really wish there would have been a more positive resolution for the young bullies. There was so much negativity around being "gay" and so many sexist and racist sayings but this wasn't developed at all...just dropped into conversation frequently.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexism, and Homophobia
lilradridinghood's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
imstephtacular's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This was a great look at tough topics through the eyes of young characters. The issues were relevant (racism, sexism, toxic masculinity, identity) and were explored in a realistic way
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Racism
mxrumphius's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, Homophobia, and Bullying
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