Reviews with content warning for Toxic friendship - Not My Problem

I wasn't fully immersed in the novel because of the writing style (lack of descriptive writing) which goes against my goal to read immersive stories. Aideen is a charming and humorous protagonist tho!

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alexashabit's review against another edition

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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

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jachnax's review against another edition

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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

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cheyisvibing's review against another edition

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emotional funny

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was just SO FUN and the development of the story was wonderful

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willow_tree's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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redphonebooth3's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? Yes

3.25

While it's not my favourite book I've read this year, I do think it portrays a situation that I've not seen much in the books I read and a situation that I don't think is common at all in YA, namely the main character comes from a poor family. The way she carries the burden of making sure she and her mum get by is affecting. Aideen has to deal with her flaky dad and her alcoholic mother and school and friends and fixing everyone else's problems gave me second hand stress. But I do get her in a way. Asking for help, especially when you know that might have quite an effect on how your life has been functioning so far (in this case a social worker who might step in in a significant way) must be scary. It's not just about asking for help, it's also accepting that help and its possible consequences. But it's also realising there are people around you who care and want to help.

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deadgirlwalking23's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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