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mamareadstuff's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Violence, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Abortion, Death of parent, and Alcohol
citymouse's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Biphobia and Alcohol
Minor: Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking
bootrat'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
4.0
Graphic: Biphobia and Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Stalking
Minor: Abortion
station12reads's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Stalking
horrorandscience'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
3.5
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Mental illness
Moderate: Racism, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, and Abortion
sbbailey'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? Yes
4.5
but i love emil more than anything
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
siriface's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Racism
laleha's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
I agree. Suzette (titular Little) had challenges at school, relationship questions, and a strong attachment to her brother, Lionel (titular Lion).
What I didn’t remember was Lion’s bipolar disorder diagnosis and Little’s misplaced sense of being her brother’s keeper. Lion’s struggles with learning to balance who he was, who he believed he was, and who he wanted to be were realistic and (for me) gutting.
I’m ultimately happy with the book’s resolution, especially Little’s actions. But I saw a lot of my son in Lion and it made me miss him and hurt.
Moderate: Mental illness
amandalorianxo's review
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Biphobia
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
faythfarrar'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
3.5
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Outing
Minor: Racism and Abortion