kristinallard's review
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, Police brutality, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Racism
erinoco's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Mental illness
tsundoku_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this and whenever I picked it up it was very hard to put down. Isa and Alex were cute together and I enjoyed seeing them work through the hardships of a relationship and learning that love is something that takes effort and must be fought for. This book dealt with a lot of serious topics as well but I felt like it was done well. I'd recommend this
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
pich's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.25
i enjoyed the setting and the characters, and thought the writing style was nice. it was just a bit boring at times for me, but not to an extreme extent. i’d still recommend it for a romance with a bit more serious topics.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Suicide attempt
modern_day_wonder's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It was super cute, and I was invested in Issa's and Alex's relationship. I have read a lot of ya romance that I didn't really care for as an adult, i.e. the main character was too juvenile so I didn't even like them, but this was refreshing. I would definitely recommend this to any high schooler who is looking for a romantic story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Racism
Moderate: Suicide attempt
This isn't an option for CW, but there is also several instances of toxic parents - no physical abuse.
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