whosfernn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.25
A beautiful story about teenage love and longing (plus how it's possible to be friends with your exes). Totally going to read the sequel if I get chance!
Graphic: Homophobia and Hate crime
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Racism, Death, Medical content, Sexual content, and Alcohol
shlymiller's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Medical trauma, Mental illness, Medical content, Chronic illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Infidelity
green_amaryllis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual content
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Cursing, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Racism
There are a large number of Harry Potter references all throughout the book.the_greywarren's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
5.0
I don't think this book will ever *not* break my heart while simultaneously piecing it back together, and I think that's exactly what I love most about it. The writing styles of Silvera and Albertalli are both so unique, each one giving their respective characters such clear and well-done voices, you really feel connected to Ben and Arthur while reading this book. I also can't recommend the audio book enough, it brings the story to life wonderfully.
Spoiler
I also love how they don't stick with the whole "first love is your one true love" trope, it's quite refreshing to see the main relationship end but the characters still remaining close friends. Although I really hope Ben and Arthur will pick up where they left off in "Here's to us".Spoiler
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
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