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allioth's review against another edition
3.25
There’s lots of ways to help people. There’s lots of people to help. Why this? Why do you want to fix their problems?”
I didn’t know what to say to that, so I said the only thing that came to mind.
“Because I can fix their problems.”
This was such a fun and emotional book that I wish I liked more. The story is a very common one executed in a unique manner; a girl who can't solve her own problems distracts herself by solving everyone else's.
The characters are really likable (minus Holly—she was such an annoying hypocrite, every time she appeared, I prayed Meabh would kill her right there and then), and they go through a lot of relatable stuff like bullying, alcoholic parents, toxic friendships... you get the gist.
I don't think the author does a bad job portraying this or anything of the sort; it’s just the conclusion that is lacking. Only 1/4 of the issues the characters go through are resolved in a satisfying manner (and that is being generous), and the rest are shoved down your throat in the last 15 pages or directly not shown at all.
The romance was cute, I guess. It doesn't play that big of a part, so I suppose I'll refrain from saying it was undercooked. It feels very teenagerish; maybe that's why they got together in like a month, tops, of being actual friends.
I care a lot about good endings (and well-developed romance), so realistically, I should be harsher, but I love Kavi. This book was funny in a juvenile way without being cringey, and Kristen Stewart was mentioned—that's enough for me.
100% recommended if you are a lesbian overachiever or a lesbian underachiever; otherwise, maybe skip this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
stacy837's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Homophobia
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
pinetree_reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Alcohol
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
bookishly_bi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia 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
luckyonesoph's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.75
Everything about this book was so unexpected, in a really good way. Aideen is an incredible protagonist - so easy to root for despite her flaws, SO unbelievably funny, and she showed a lot of character growth.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
merthemarij's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Great book, i really felt for the main character. I also love the ending even though i would've liked it to be explored a bit more even though i think this ending is really powerfull.
I would recommend this book, it was an easy read
I would recommend this book, it was an easy read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Mental illness
gracedunne'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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Lesbophobia