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sadie_g's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
As someone who worries about being unlikeable, I totally relate to Eliza. She seemed like a very real and believable character to me.
The romance subplot was fully giving academic rivals-to-lovers as I hoped, but it was still enjoyable and Len and Eliza were very sweet together!
The romance subplot was fully giving academic rivals-to-lovers as I hoped, but it was still enjoyable and Len and Eliza were very sweet together!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism
thehmkane's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.75
A fun, quick read with a lot of heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content
hannaemilia's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
kottengoesbork's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Sexual assault and Alcohol
ankiaisreading's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Misogyny, and Sexism
alicia231's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
medium-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
3.0
My review is withheld in solidarity of the Harper collins workers strike!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
naomi_k's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Vomit, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming and Cursing
a_ab's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
This book was a very pleasant surprise.
If approached as a definitive manual on how "feminism should be done" (which, based on the reviews, some readers have expected it to be for some reason - why???), it would be judged as a pretty spectacular failure.
But as a book about highschoolers sensing the oppressive weight of misogyny, racism and other forms of harmful discrimination, and trying to figure out how to rise up above and against this unfairness and start building a better and freer future for themselves, this story a roaring success.
The characters try to figure things out as they go and nobody in the book gets it entirely right - stumbling all the time against internalized prejudices, biases and unquestioned societal norms, which is both realistic and sad. But it's the effort and openness to course-correct and do better next time that count and help move us all towards that better future idea[l], and this book illustrated this process perfectly.
I wish I could send this book into the past for my highschooler self to read and discuss with friends at that time.
If approached as a definitive manual on how "feminism should be done" (which, based on the reviews, some readers have expected it to be for some reason - why???), it would be judged as a pretty spectacular failure.
But as a book about highschoolers sensing the oppressive weight of misogyny, racism and other forms of harmful discrimination, and trying to figure out how to rise up above and against this unfairness and start building a better and freer future for themselves, this story a roaring success.
The characters try to figure things out as they go and nobody in the book gets it entirely right - stumbling all the time against internalized prejudices, biases and unquestioned societal norms, which is both realistic and sad. But it's the effort and openness to course-correct and do better next time that count and help move us all towards that better future idea[l], and this book illustrated this process perfectly.
I wish I could send this book into the past for my highschooler self to read and discuss with friends at that time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Racism
juleuxx's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny and Racism