ivaisreading's review against another edition
5.0
I want to try to be funny but I genuinely love this book so much
Why are none of my friends reading this?!?!
Why are none of my friends reading this?!?!
al1x's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
allaligns's review against another edition
4.0
a well rounded ya book that defied all of the clichés of the ya genre. never really lost pacing, wasn’t bored while reading but still after finishing i’m not quite full. overall it was a good ass story and i really enjoyed the non-cliché aspect of the book.
miss_kaktu's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
3.5
urnbfriend's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cccarinacc's review against another edition
5.0
This book was really incredible. I love that it wasn’t a typical YA romance, in fact it focused almost entirely on the friendships between the characters and I was beautiful to see them all develop throughout the book. The main characters Frances, Aled, Daniel, Raine and Carys were all so beautiful developed, especially with their flaws and fears that your heart just melts for them, and you really can find yourself relating to the things they are going through. As someone who knows what it feels like to be alone, or think that I am entirely alone at a given period throughout life, Aled’s story really hit home. The heartbreaking honestly that comes after the worrying mystery and that is followed with nothing but showers of love made the book hard to put down. Also, we love queer leads, especially when the whole book isn’t simply about coming out, it has a deeper story rooted in their own personal mental struggles, family issues, school, and friendship. BEAUTIFUL. *chefs kiss*
*SPOILER*
Daniel and Aled are adorable and I called it early on and I love them and love that they also aren’t the main focus of the book. They are just merely a part of the story that surrounds this group of friends and it is executed so beautifully.
*SPOILER*
Daniel and Aled are adorable and I called it early on and I love them and love that they also aren’t the main focus of the book. They are just merely a part of the story that surrounds this group of friends and it is executed so beautifully.
sydpreads's review against another edition
4.0
“I’m only ever walking where you’ve walked, I’m in your dark blue shadow and you never seem to turn around to find me there.
I wonder sometimes whether you’ve exploded already, like a star, and what I’m seeing is you three million years into the past, and you’re not here any more. How can we be together here, now, when you are so far away? When you are so far ago? I’m shouting so loudly, but you never turn around to see me. Perhaps it is I who have already exploded.”
Possibly my new all time favorite book quote.
Wow. I don’t know how she does it, but Alice Oseman continues to write characters that feel so painfully familiar and personal. The friendship between Frances and Aled is so pure and sweet and beautiful it makes my heart ache. The entire concept behind this book was so unique. I love that the story follows the rise of the podcast, but it’s not really about the podcast. It’s about the people. Oseman really has a way of making you fall in love with these characters that are strange and flawed because they feel deeply authentic.
I loved this book, and I will be thinking about it for a long time. 4.5/5 stars
I wonder sometimes whether you’ve exploded already, like a star, and what I’m seeing is you three million years into the past, and you’re not here any more. How can we be together here, now, when you are so far away? When you are so far ago? I’m shouting so loudly, but you never turn around to see me. Perhaps it is I who have already exploded.”
Possibly my new all time favorite book quote.
Wow. I don’t know how she does it, but Alice Oseman continues to write characters that feel so painfully familiar and personal. The friendship between Frances and Aled is so pure and sweet and beautiful it makes my heart ache. The entire concept behind this book was so unique. I love that the story follows the rise of the podcast, but it’s not really about the podcast. It’s about the people. Oseman really has a way of making you fall in love with these characters that are strange and flawed because they feel deeply authentic.
I loved this book, and I will be thinking about it for a long time. 4.5/5 stars
julirmd's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
4.25
<3
jarretm604's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
5.0