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mizzlroy's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It tells the story of a young girl who did everything she could to prevent a pregnancy and ended up pregnant anyway. She chooses to have an abortion and starts a cross country adventure to get to the clinic. It is a story of friendship more than anything and understanding that what any person feels is valid and needs to be respected.
myounglove59's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
winemakerssister's review against another edition
4.0
It's unfortunate that so many 'reviewers' have chosen to make their reviews into political statements, rather than actually reading and talking about this book. Because it's an interesting coming-of-age/road trip tale of friendship and hard decisions.
muren28's review against another edition
4.0
really great story, not the best execution of all time but I'm rounding up to 4 stars to offset the insane 1 star pro-life reviews (I mean it's literally in the title, I don't know what you were expecting)
esul's review against another edition
5.0
get yourself a man that not only curates movie soundtracks, but also writes books with you!?!?!??? such a quick read and i was cackling!
briwhatyareading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
aleehfdz's review against another edition
2.0
Llega un punto en lo que todo lo que las pasa en el viaje es súper exagerado. A pero me gusta que es toda una burla a los provida y que hablan del aborto sin tabúes y de forma divertida
hayleycorrigan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
laska's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Stalking, and Abortion
Minor: Sexual assault and Violence
siobhancollierauthor's review against another edition
3.0
I had high hopes for this book, as it deals with something my manuscript does, and it makes it exciting for me to see that there is a market for this type of narrative.
I was fully expecting a heartfelt road trip where two old friends reconnected and explored the complex themes involved with consent and bodily autonomy, and I was here for it. What it is instead, is a madcap adventure where two teenagers get into increasingly ridiculous situations as they fight against an entire world who’s against abortion.
It feels like a swing and a miss. Ronnie and Bailey were engaging characters, but Kevin’s continuous appearances were ridiculous, no road trip goes through so much turmoil, they’re beyond casual about various felonies while being serious about abortion - both should have at least a similar level of respect in the narrative - and there’s too much unnecessary drama when there is so much potential for actual discourse in relation to the topics.
I think my 3 stars are for the characters, and Bailey’s quips because she was awesome. I just wish there had been at least a sensitivity read on some of it.
I was fully expecting a heartfelt road trip where two old friends reconnected and explored the complex themes involved with consent and bodily autonomy, and I was here for it. What it is instead, is a madcap adventure where two teenagers get into increasingly ridiculous situations as they fight against an entire world who’s against abortion.
It feels like a swing and a miss. Ronnie and Bailey were engaging characters, but Kevin’s continuous appearances were ridiculous, no road trip goes through so much turmoil, they’re beyond casual about various felonies while being serious about abortion - both should have at least a similar level of respect in the narrative - and there’s too much unnecessary drama when there is so much potential for actual discourse in relation to the topics.
I think my 3 stars are for the characters, and Bailey’s quips because she was awesome. I just wish there had been at least a sensitivity read on some of it.