eli02's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hayleyvem's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Lesbophobia, Child death, Grief, Suicide, Homophobia, Outing, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Medical content, Cancer, Death of parent, and Chronic illness
Minor: Alcohol
hattea404's review against another edition
lighthearted
3.0
It was nice easy read, some of the plot I could see coming a mile off but Teddy’s ending was a bit sudden. I liked Arthur’s story tho
bookishmornings's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.75
kins's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
daracool's review against another edition
1.5
thank god it’s over
there were so many things that were in the book just because - the girl dying, the charity, the conversion camp story and more. All of these things were there either for shock factor or to move the story along which I hate. Not every story has to be incredibly complex with miracles and tragedies happening to be impactful.
Speaking of moving, the characters moved on from their feelings so quickly, in the matter of pages, the speed of light has nothing on them.
On top of that the character felt so one dimensional and unreal. And the relationships were crazy bc of course everyone has to be with someone.
I got what they were trying to do and say with Ben’s character, it’s one of the part that I actually enjoyed, but my god had not a single thought or chemistry for that fact with his friend.
The whole book felt like it was just a draft. Someone sat down and wrote to his editor or publisher or whatever what the story and the plot are about and that’s it - no fleshed out characters, believable plot, stories that make sense, character development, no nothing.
The core premise of the book without all the extras added for god knows what is actually good and the book might’ve been good too if it was written by someone else.
there were so many things that were in the book just because - the girl dying, the charity, the conversion camp story and more. All of these things were there either for shock factor or to move the story along which I hate. Not every story has to be incredibly complex with miracles and tragedies happening to be impactful.
Speaking of moving, the characters moved on from their feelings so quickly, in the matter of pages, the speed of light has nothing on them.
On top of that the character felt so one dimensional and unreal. And the relationships were crazy bc of course everyone has to be with someone.
I got what they were trying to do and say with Ben’s character, it’s one of the part that I actually enjoyed, but my god had not a single thought or chemistry for that fact with his friend.
The whole book felt like it was just a draft. Someone sat down and wrote to his editor or publisher or whatever what the story and the plot are about and that’s it - no fleshed out characters, believable plot, stories that make sense, character development, no nothing.
The core premise of the book without all the extras added for god knows what is actually good and the book might’ve been good too if it was written by someone else.
paigesreadingcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
5.0
alex_lancaster's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
lady_of_the_ulla's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Suicide
josieruby1's review against another edition
3.75
This was really difficult to rate because there was a lot of this book that I absolutely adored. Arthur and Madeleine's relationship for exactly was the most wholesome thing ever.
However there was also several things I didn't think were resolved well, lacked consequence, came out of nowhere or were skipped over.
All in all I would give Arthur's story a 5/5 and Teddy's more of a 3.
However there was also several things I didn't think were resolved well, lacked consequence, came out of nowhere or were skipped over.
All in all I would give Arthur's story a 5/5 and Teddy's more of a 3.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Suicide
Minor: Cancer and Violence