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zviews11's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Murder
alesehunter's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Classism, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence
lettuce_read's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Murder, Abandonment, and Gun violence
katiemack's review
challenging
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This is a timely debut novel that deals with gentrification, racism, and other issues in a way that is incredibly obvious and over-the-top (as other reviewers have pointed out), but I don't think the plot is unbelievable based on reality. It also helps that Jade Adia introduces humor to make it feel even more readable and realistic. Our three teen protagonists are realistically flawed and have conviction in their goal to protect their neighborhood from changing and becoming overpriced, and I also enjoyed the aspects of sexuality and neurodiversity Adia introduces--I think the target audience will really identify with these characters and appreciate reading about the neighborhood.
This is a timely debut novel that deals with gentrification, racism, and other issues in a way that is incredibly obvious and over-the-top (as other reviewers have pointed out), but I don't think the plot is unbelievable based on reality. It also helps that Jade Adia introduces humor to make it feel even more readable and realistic. Our three teen protagonists are realistically flawed and have conviction in their goal to protect their neighborhood from changing and becoming overpriced, and I also enjoyed the aspects of sexuality and neurodiversity Adia introduces--I think the target audience will really identify with these characters and appreciate reading about the neighborhood.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Abandonment and Sexual content
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