The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and Racism
Moderate: Grief and Religious bigotry
annahamburger'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Xenophobia, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Police brutality and Genocide
erniedresser's review
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Antisemitism and Islamophobia
Moderate: Grief
starrygoldeneyes's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Islamophobia, Antisemitism, Racism, Homophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Cursing
gem114's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Jamie and Maya rekindle their childhood friendship the summer before their senior year of high school while canvassing for a state senate special election. Neither of them starts the summer wanting to knock on doors and talk to strangers, but as they grow to understand the stakes of local politics, they develop a passion for the cause, a comfort with campaigning, and possibly more. ;)
I could really relate to Jamie and Maya's passion for campaigning, actually DOING something to help make the world a better place. I hope and pray this book inspires more young people to learn about and get involved in local politics.
Moderate: Islamophobia, Antisemitism, Cursing, Grief, and Religious bigotry
pucksandpaperbacks's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
 Jamie and Maya feel very much like teens in 2017. The subtle pop culture references to Fortnite, & Mario Bros games. The metaphor of Bowser vs the Koopa Troopas was brilliant.
They went above and beyond to even include clicking a message on iMessage and giving it a thumbs up. This is a novel that will show teens who are not eligible to vote because of their age that they can do something and make a change just like Jamie and Maya did. Stan culture references, I think went too far as Maya and her friend, Sarah mentioned they "stanned" Elmo... Could've been done in a different, more relevant way.
There's a nice balance of politics, family drama, and friendship issues as well as a slow burn romance aka a "slowmance".Â
I also really enjoyed how the book wrapped up
Moderate: Antisemitism, Grief, Islamophobia, and Religious bigotry
Talk of Harry Potter - Jamie has two boxsets which Maya points out. There's also some Hogwarts house talk.