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maryhannawilson's review against another edition
3.0
Two classmates are determined to make her life miserable, but a random text message from a fellow student proves that someone in the school is on her side. The mysterious texter, SN, wants to remain anonymous but the two continue to connect via text messaging.
As things start to feel like they are falling apart with her best friend back home, her father and stepmother, and the girls at school, Jessie realizes just how much the mysterious SN means to her. She is finally ready to meet, but wonders if the mysterious texter is the person she hopes he is.
I enjoyed the main character, Jessie. She was balancing a lot of emotions and different relationships in her life. Her debacle with her friend from home seemed a little out of the blue. I understood her friend's feelings, but her friend's behavior felt immature and unlike the character we had gotten to know. (supportive friend)
One major character I had issues with was the father. I didn't find the father's behavior very believable. Jessie was close to her parents before her mom's death so his emotional neglect of her didn't realistic. The way he continued that behavior even after their big move felt unrealistic.
The book used interesting writing formats including lots of texting, which felt modern and fun. But at times, it also distracted from the story a little bit too. (maybe that is my old lady brain)
Overall, I enjoyed this one though it was definitely for a younger audience. I typically love YA literature, including romances like books by John Green, but this one lacked the depth of emotion found in other YA books. There was just a lot of stereotypical teen behavior that hasn't been in my life for a LONG time which made me feel a bit out of touch with some elements of the story.
NOTE: This was a cute, modern YA romance, though I wouldn't give it to a teen under 16. There is some mature behavior (sex, smoking, drinking), and teens discuss these things. If I gave this to my teen at all, I'd save it for an older teen.
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
ellapearl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content
redconverse_505am's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Death of parent
katievallin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Bullying, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
soupnerd's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Drug abuse, and Sexual content
chris_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Bullying and Grief
Moderate: Body shaming, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Drug use, and Sexual content
mariposa517's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Drug use, Fatphobia, Terminal illness, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, and Medical content
kassidyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer and Drug abuse
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content
pining'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
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Body shaming and Drug abuse
Minor: Drug use, Homophobia, and Sexual content
myynverse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
If the story had better characters with more complex thoughts and more detailed development, I would fawn over the book. It was a decent read though so all is well that ends well.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content