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emmaward55's review against another edition
- 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
Juliet's voice is strong and endearing, her questions and natural curiosity revealing the beauty of her mind. I loved how this book rewarded her for seeking answers and wanting to better understand herself, her communities, and the intersection of all the above.
There's so much love crammed into every page of this book and it felt like a lifelong friend at times, one who isn't afraid to shy away from uncomfortable truths and tell you when you need to re-evaluate your shit to grow as a person. This is a book that should be taught in schools.
On top of that, there are so many heartwarming and lighthearted moments that are entwined in the plot and allow the reader moments to breathe. Part of growth is having time to reflect and process new information, and Rivera does that well. She also includes the cutest romantic side plot that had me grinning from ear-to-ear!
I encourage you to read this book, but I also encourage you to seek out reviews and thoughts from BAME and POC readers, especially queer ones. As a white cis lesbian, there are plenty of elements of this book that I can't give you an informed and detailed review of. All I can tell you is that I loved it, and I'd recommend it in a heartbeat.
Graphic: Drug use, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Infidelity, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Self harm and Suicide
Also: needles, drowning, asthma attack / not being able to breathe Re: sexual violence & pedophilia - two separate instances that happened in the past and get briefly recounted, both involve underage girls Re: Suicide - It was a one sentence mention and iirc it was a minor character saying that they're no longer in that frame of mind. Re: Self harm - This was a one off mention from a character we hear about once, and they were saying that they had recovered. No more details were given.madelinedalton'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? It's complicated
2.5
Moderate: Racism and Sexual assault
Minor: Drug use
_forestofpages's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual harassment
radiodarkblue's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Lesbophobia, and Outing
writingcaia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Like all roads in life it’s not at all as she expected, her devotions, her heart and her life will shift and break.
A book that points out so much of what’s wrong in society, in the patriarchy, in white feminism and privilege.
A book about all female bodies, female worship, and all the female power.
A great tale of discovery and curiosity, and that imparts so much knowledge for those less knowledgeable on feminism, racism, diversity of relationships and queerness.
Are you a feminist?
- yeah, don’t answer if it’s no, and go educate yourself. This is a book for all feminists but definitely if you’re white like me this is absolutely necessary. I am sure there’re non-fiction books out there better to impart this knowledge but if you’re lazy like me this is it, plus it is very biographic (according to the author), so.
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
Cheatingladyflash's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
Graphic: Body shaming and Racism
tlaynejones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, and Transphobia
sweaterweather_inmymind's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Sexual harassment
kaycee_cosplays's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
longlost's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug use, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Infidelity