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the_true_monroe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- 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
3.25
This is a very quick read/ listen and it is definitely adventurous and funny but there is a lot that goes underdeveloped.
Amazing job in terms of diverse characters and intersectionality. One of the main characters (Jules) for example, is a neurodivergent black, nonbinary child of immigrants.
Speaking of Jules, I related to them so much especially with their constant “that’s so cool!” with their mind going from one thing to another, and how they feel they always mess things up.
Short books are perfectly fine and while we did learn enough to get a picture of who Ava and Jules are, we knew they’d been in a relationship and why they broke up but I still for the most part could not establish any sort of dynamic between them other than their connection through work and bickering recently broken up partners.
I like how the ending is left open in this case which is something that does not always feel right to me. I definitely would read a sequel or other related book.
Also completely unrelated to my rating, I was laughing reading the reviews and how almost everyone mentioned Ikea yet I completely was oblivious to that having been the setting 😅. I know of Ikea and think I have been to one once but don’t remember much.
Amazing job in terms of diverse characters and intersectionality. One of the main characters (Jules) for example, is a neurodivergent black, nonbinary child of immigrants.
Speaking of Jules, I related to them so much especially with their constant “that’s so cool!” with their mind going from one thing to another, and how they feel they always mess things up.
Short books are perfectly fine and while we did learn enough to get a picture of who Ava and Jules are, we knew they’d been in a relationship and why they broke up but I still for the most part could not establish any sort of dynamic between them other than their connection through work and bickering recently broken up partners.
I like how the ending is left open in this case which is something that does not always feel right to me. I definitely would read a sequel or other related book.
Also completely unrelated to my rating, I was laughing reading the reviews and how almost everyone mentioned Ikea yet I completely was oblivious to that having been the setting 😅. I know of Ikea and think I have been to one once but don’t remember much.
Moderate: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Medical content, Cannibalism, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Transphobia
the_vegan_bookworm's review
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is a deeply fun sci-fi novella. The queerness present throughout the story was a delight, and I really appreciated the anti-capitalist tones throughout the story.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cannibalism
lily1304's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Finna had a few sweet moments, but all in all it was neither as funny nor as meaningful as it wanted to be. If it wasn't so short, I wouldn't have finished it
Graphic: Death, Blood, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Transphobia and Cannibalism
mystikbabe's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
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
3.0
Minor: Cannibalism
laurenw's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-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
4.0
This book was a fun romp of a read, with my main qualm being that it plunges the reader into unfamiliar worlds very quickly, with not a lot of time to mentally adjust.
However, once you get your bearing, the characters are relatable, diverse, and interesting. And their activities even more interesting. I would love to enter this world over again.
However, once you get your bearing, the characters are relatable, diverse, and interesting. And their activities even more interesting. I would love to enter this world over again.
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Cannibalism
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