redroseses's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Child death, Drug use, and Murder
tanvi45's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Drug use
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Violence
skyegbooks'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? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Drug use, Death, Trafficking, and Drug abuse
Minor: Kidnapping, Stalking, and Addiction
scjessie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Gun violence
emmajh91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping
monique1316's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.0
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Murder, Toxic relationship, Drug use, and Adult/minor relationship
minimicropup's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Three middle school friends that grew apart by high school incidentally reunite to skip classes because they are all having a bad, off, or distracted day.
We're following the three high school students with very different families, backgrounds, and goals.
Set in the Boston and surrounding area (USA).
Growls, Howls, and Tail Wags šŗš:
- š I enjoyed it overall. The characters were all relatable and if you're not a young adult, the nostalgia around friendship, freedom, and how every moment feels so "big" was accurate.
- š¤·āāļø At around the 75% mark I started to want the wrap-up to occur. There are predictable moments and for some parts it doesn't negatively affect the story, but for other parts it starts to feel slow/stalled/bit repetitive.Ā
Cred Rating: Realistic/Plausible with OTT bits
- Adventures while skipping class (slowly evolving into adventure, not OTT)
- High school and family drama around $$, student politics, and crushes
- Platonic friendships and "missed chance" romance Ā
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Gun violence, Alcohol, and Violence
libraryghost's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Addiction and Drug use
koala_595'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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Drug use, Violence, Death, and Murder
mgj19's review
- 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
3.5
Even if the book isnāt a 5 star plot, I loveĀ Karen M McManusāĀ writing style.
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Car accident