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cianarae's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked this a lot! The story was great, the characters were funny, I liked the ‘80s references. I think it could have done a little bit better with the representation of women and people of color. Also I’m not a big fan of the benevolent billionaire trope so that was another thing I didn’t love. Last complaint, a lot of the riddles and things that were supposedly so difficult that no one could figure them out for years seemed really obvious. All-in-all, the writing isn’t perfect but it’s a fun book that I enjoyed reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Classism
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
kaylamoran's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It does get a bit rambly at times (explaining all of the many references made in the book) but overall I really enjoyed it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, and Slavery