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pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
I'm also highly intrigued how this segues into the second book. Given the current ending ... it seems even more implausible.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
doodeedoda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.5
Graphic: Body shaming and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, and Stalking
Minor: Eating disorder and Death of parent
smalljoys's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, and Dysphoria
inconsistent main character, boring love triangle, repetitive statements (we get that you the mc dated your gay bff for a week! move on!). unclear motive of the main character, did she want to be an idol? or not?miss__manga__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Rating 3.75
2023 reread review: I really like the almost effortless worldbuilding, though I still wish we had seen more of the other trainees (JinJoo was just... existing...). The writing did feel a little inconsistent at times (especially when Candace was using slang like shooketh - I have no issues with slang or the words chosen, but they were very sporadic).
I would have also liked to have seen the theme of feminism being a bit more developed, same with friendly rivalries amongst the girls. I hope these are expanded on in the sequel, which I plan to read soon.
In my reading journal, I've updated this to a 4 star rating, but since it's not that different to my original rating, I'm leaving it there.
Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying
Minor: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
pvbobrien's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail