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some_random_person_hi's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
I think I misunderstood the synopsis so I got less from this book than I wanted. Aideen's problems didn't get solved ;-; (I guess technically there's a start but idk)
Aside from above, overall very funny.
Aside from above, overall very funny.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racism
_fallinglight_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Bullying and Lesbophobia
ttlymental's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
This became my favourite book in an instant. Caught me from the very beginning. The strangest individuals find common ground by helping others with their problems, which seem just too great to overcome themselves. I just love how so many different young people learn to go out of their way to help another teenager they haven't even talked to before, even though they've gone to the same school, possibly even the same class, for years. They learn that while asking for help is one of the hardest things in life, offering help can be so very easy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Self harm, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
nerdysread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Merci Slalom et NetGalley pour le sp numérique.
Ce livre a tout ce qu'il faut
Ce livre a tout ce qu'il faut
- De l'humour
- Des persos chaotiques
- De l'émotion
- Des persos plutôt réalistes
- Hit to close to home sometimes
FFranchement j'ai kiffe et bravo les lesbiennes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Minor: Lesbophobia
hannah_lilli's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Medical content and Lesbophobia
boop123's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
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? Yes
4.75
It had a very strong start but for some reason it felt rushed at the end :// I was kinda disappointed it ended like that because it felt incomplete like it was not tied up very well. For instance, the “resolution” between Aideen and her Mam was barely mentioned in the last few chapters but was SO heavily written in the earlier ones. The writing was inconsistent like two people wrote the book. It started off hilarious but towards the end it was toned down and not as funny in the first half. I don’t know if that was the author’s intention but it was jarring to read because I expected the humor to be consistent.
On another note, I loved reading about the relationship between the MC and her Mam. Truly the road to sobriety is never easy and linear knowing that the people close to you are getting affected by your actions.
Also the MC being a wee lesbian and getting the girl is like the backdrop of the plot. It’s my first time seeing that in a YA queer book but honestly I don’t mind. The main story was still just as compelling and engaging to read.
Nevertheless, this book was so hilarious I can’t even count the number of times I laughed out loud. Truly giving Derry Girls humor (missed my family 😔). And honestly the reason why I was intrigued to read this was because the MC pushing Meabh pushing off the stairs reminded me of that meme of Sue Sylvester pushing the opposing coach off the stairs 😭
Other than the lowkey flat ending, I loved this book. What a great start to the year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying
an_avidreader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Bullying, Abortion, and Toxic friendship
alexashabit's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Bullying and Toxic friendship
kaynova's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
The entire concept of helping everyone's problems except your own is the main reason why I picked up this book–to me, it's original in a way. It includes 'rivals', high school drama, and familial problems that I love to read in YA. There are some parts that are funny and lighthearted and there are parts where I want to literally go inside the book and give Aideen a big hug. Unfortunately, there were too many plot holes left for me to consider this a complete fic (and I love ambiguity) and some parts aren't meant to be solved in one book including Aideen's mom's alcoholism problem and her mom's relationship with Aideen's biological father
but there are some parts where I wish there was more to it, including one of Aideen's friendships. Overall, I loved Kavi and he wasn't the main character or the love interest; he was just a gem and the main reason I stuck around after the second act of the book.
but there are some parts where I wish there was more to it, including one of Aideen's friendships. Overall, I loved Kavi and he wasn't the main character or the love interest; he was just a gem and the main reason I stuck around after the second act of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Bullying
jachnax's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
5.0
I devoured this book and i love all the characters with my whole heart. Definitly a new fave
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Bullying