nadiaxm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Sexual harassment
shelvesofivy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Bullying
Minor: Rape and Animal death
intrusive thoughtsbri__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Classism, and Stalking
Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment
lcplynn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
sarah_thebooknerd'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
This is a short book about a woman who begins working at a Convenience Store when she is 18 years old and continues to work there and finds it to be a place of refuge. It is never stated that the FMC is neurodivergent but based on the masking, social que needs and having a hard time navigating friendships and relationships because everyone continues to think that she is "odd" or "not right" makes me think that she definitely is and the convenience store allows her the space to find her masks to be able to participate in society the way that works for her. She is faced with pressure to get married, find a partner or find a more successful job and is even faced with someone who is trying to take advantage of her situation and desperation for that. Its a very character driven book and may not be for everyone.
Graphic: Ableism, Sexual harassment, and Bullying
uparrowhead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This isn't the kind of book that I tend to find myself reading, but it was very enjoyable while also being simple. There were times where I found the protagonist, Keiko, being very relatable in the ways in which she strays from what is considered normal in humans.
The overall message of the story, despite the hardships that lead up to it, is just a classic tale of "Be yourself, even in a society that opposes you." The story wasn't exactly ground breakingly major, but I feel like it carried it's message really well and proved to be an entertaining read. Definitely recommend to people who might feel outcasted in this world, one way or another.
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Toxic relationship
dillontedesco01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Ableism, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming
luckyonesoph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual violence, Violence, and Rape
spineofthesaurus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Ableism, Gaslighting, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Classism, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Murder, Acephobia/Arophobia, Sexual violence, Fatphobia, and Pregnancy
Minor: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury
violettiaras's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny
Minor: Stalking, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Sexual assault