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stachmou's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-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
4.0
I generally don’t like a messy MC but it works for this one. It would have been a 5 without the emotional cheating.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
carrot2025's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The book was okay. A nice and decently quick read but I wasn't a huge of the writing. The ending felt almost rushed or like it wasn't majorly thought out. It just sorta ended with no real closer on the characters. I suppose that could be seen as the point as Mack doesn't get total closer with K and the fam but it just felt like there should be like an extra chapter to explain what Mack is doing in order to grow. Instead we just get Mack writing a letter about how he's grown off page. And I also didn't really like Mack and K relationship. I feel like there should've been more time dedicated to that. All we really get is K shoving Mack away. He doesn't try to involve Mack in his life and then complains about Mack emotional cheating when K barely acts like they're dating. I understand K is meant to be closed off and closeted but it really felt like K never had any interest. We never see even a hint of him actually feeling like he genuinely loved Mack. I really like the idea of the story but it just feels like a bunch of different ideas loosely tied together.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Racism, and Death of parent
There's nothing in the story I would say is super bad or triggering.berodatheelf's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, Fatphobia, Racism, Transphobia, Blood, Death of parent, and Alcohol
alyxinthestars's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer and Transphobia
deadgirlwalking23's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, and Racism
Minor: Death, Sexual content, and Transphobia
pey333's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Death of parent
luananki's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i don’t know how to rate only on the weekends. i enjoyed most of the story but it hurt and made me angry in so many ways to see mack causing so much pain.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Racism, and Alcohol
Minor: Death, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Transphobia
laurataylor's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcohol
bookish_afrolatina's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Only on the Weekends by Dean Atta is about gay Black teen boy named Mack going through some of the typical feelings one might in high school. He has crushes and acts silly with his crew. Mack befriends a classmate named Maz who happens to be the cousin of Mack’s crush, “K” (Karim). Mack and K grow closer and admit their feelings for one another but their bond is put to the test when Mack’s dad insists that his son join him in Scotland as he directs his latest film. On top of these usual challenges, Mack is immediately attracted to the star of the project, an actor named Fin (Finlay). Fin is generous and open with his affection towards Mack, unlike K. Mack is unsure of how to handle this new development after he thought he was happy with K.
Review:
I gave this book 3 stars because I can see how the representation on the page may positively impact queer teens today. Unfortunately, the plot dragged quite a bit and couldn’t keep my attention. It took me quite some time to finish this book despite it being in verse. While I can remember making dumb mistakes like Mack as a teen, reading about it was a bit annoying because I couldn’t connect with Mack. It seemed like his entire personality was focused on crushes, his dad/parents, and his friends. He didn’t have anything he really liked aside from wearing make up from time to time. It would have been nice to see him have something he’s passionate about. If that was make-up, maybe writing about Mack watching tutorials online a lot or doing his own. It just seemed like everyone else had a hobby or passion aside from him.
This book was just okay.
Review:
I gave this book 3 stars because I can see how the representation on the page may positively impact queer teens today. Unfortunately, the plot dragged quite a bit and couldn’t keep my attention. It took me quite some time to finish this book despite it being in verse. While I can remember making dumb mistakes like Mack as a teen, reading about it was a bit annoying because I couldn’t connect with Mack. It seemed like his entire personality was focused on crushes, his dad/parents, and his friends. He didn’t have anything he really liked aside from wearing make up from time to time. It would have been nice to see him have something he’s passionate about. If that was make-up, maybe writing about Mack watching tutorials online a lot or doing his own. It just seemed like everyone else had a hobby or passion aside from him.
This book was just okay.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Death of parent
leonormsousa's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Dysphoria