jenndazzle'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
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Gun violence
peachani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Gun violence and Bullying
Moderate: Classism and Domestic abuse
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
tillie__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Gun violence
ladygetslit'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
4.0
“You can’t run away from who you are, but what you can do is run toward who you want to be.”
I read this entire book in an afternoon. It’s very fast-paced as Castle “Ghost” Cranshaw tries to outrun his past and runs straight onto an elite track team.
I learned a lot about track from less than 200 pages. I loved the way Ghost tries so hard to do right by his mom, the way he makes big mistakes and ultimately confronts his demons. I just wish that there was more development. Ghost is dealing with a pretty big trauma, and it’s something that I am curious if it will come up in other books. The relationship between Ghost and Coach really made this book what it is. It gave me hope that kids like Ghost have people to turn to who support their growth.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gun violence
celey'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
4.5
Minor: Gun violence and Domestic abuse
tlaynejones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Bullying
mattyb'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
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Drug use
pointeshoebookworm'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
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Domestic abuse, and Bullying
missrosymaplemoth's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Bullying
justacurse'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? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse