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robinks's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Vomit, Abortion, and Pregnancy
jdrosario_'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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Suicide, and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion and Abandonment
mcreasman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Abortion
briannasilveira'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
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Suicide, and Alcohol
shelbyeallen13's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Suicide and Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Homophobia
eslsilver's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Suicide, Death of parent, and Alcohol
booksdogsandcoffee's review against another edition
2.25
This books really couldn’t decide what it wanted to be. It felt torn between a live story and hard hitting family issues. But it honestly didn’t do either well. The book is set in 2006 and is trying to, but doesn’t capture the nostalgia of the 00’s. I found most of not all the characters toxic towards each other, and yes I know they are teens but it was really really bad. The writing was extremely juvenile and could use a few more rounds of editing or rewrites before it goes to the public. Overall I had to push myself to finish this one. I hope others find joy in it though!
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Suicide
Homophobia
Domestic violence
Emotional abuse
Underage drinking
Toxic relationship
Toxic friendship
Gaslighting
Violence
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
goatsrsexy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book takes place in the mid-late 2000s which was the time of my childhood. Coley is a little older than would've been but definitely relate a lot to the time and the culture which is a lot of fun. It also feels more like the YA that was coming out around that time. YA romance these days often feels more like it's written for adults but this book feels kind of like a middle grade book except with swearing and more mature scenes. I don't know if that was the intention or if it comes down to a lack of skill in writing. It's certainly not a super amazingly written book, but I think that teenagers will enjoy it and do think that would have liked it a lot if read this book 10-15 years ago.
l'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who's ever felt like the song it's based on really spoke to them. I also think it would be a fantastic book for girls who are coming of age and questioning their identity.
Graphic: Violence and Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Suicide, and Grief
_kayreads_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A bit dramatic but aren’t all first loves? I feel like in some regards plot points are important but when you are scared to go against the grain it makes sense.
I didn’t feel overwhelming connection to these characters but I did understand when you realize you are different.
It was nice and good book.
Thank you so much for an arc copy.
I do appreciate it.
Minor: Domestic abuse