The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! š
siglerbooknook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I can definitely see why I liked this so much. It is funny and cute and light-hearted. As an adult some of the plot points for the lead characters a bit trivial, but the book isn't aimed at adults, so that doesn't effect the star rating.
While I enjoy a lot of the banter and adore the side characters immensely, I often found the reasons behind decisions, America's temper, and the miscommunication forced. She makes so many rediculous assumptions and often acts out. But I guess I was just as impulsive at 17.Ā
I still find this story incredibly cute and one I look forward to keeping in my collection and sharing with friends in the future.
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Bullying, Classism, Domestic abuse, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Gun violence, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Infertility, Grief, and Body shaming
kaadee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Classism
Minor: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Murder, Violence, and War
braelynm_22's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Maxon is becoming much better with crying girls tho lol
Minor: Blood, Classism, Grief, Miscarriage, Murder, and War
Many of the things that are triggering are only briefly mentioned or talked about, but not in depth.mellysay's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This bookā¦ The first book of the selection series was pretty decent. It was easy to read and I didnāt have to focus so much.Ā
This book is way worse in every possible way. It feels like I couldāve written this book when I was ten, I mean the Swedish translation was not iiiittt.Ā
Hereās some things I wrote down while reading:Ā
- Is she mentally ill?Ā
- HOW CAN SHE STILL BE W ASPEN I HATE ASPEN
- why tf is she so stuck up in her attitudeĀ
- I hate Maxon, stupid and ugly nameĀ
- Is she dumb in her whole headĀ
- SHE IS AN ANTI HERO STUPID BITCH WHY DID IT TAKE HER SO LONG TO REALIZE THAT THE SELECTION IS WRONG AND THAT THE CAST SYSTEM IS BAD AND DUMB????Ā
- aspen go to bed I donāt want you hereĀ
- SHE IS FUCKING CHEATING ON MAXON W ASPEN AND WHEN MAXON DOES SOMETHING W OTHER GIRLS SHE CANT FORGIVE HIM AND WONT TALK TO HIM??
- I feel so bad for MaxonĀ Ā
In conclusion it was a pretty bad book that just kept getting worse BUT Iām still going to read the whole series because I want to watch it when it comes out on Netflix. Thatās the only thing thatās keeping me hooked.Ā
The characters wasnāt likable at AAALLLLLšš It is not a single person I like in this fucking book I despise everyone and everything. AndĀ
Maybe Iām too old for this book, maybe itāsĀ meant for younger kids.Ā
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and War
caitlink's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
Moderate: War
Minor: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Death
lucys_library's review
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
fremzz's review
3.75
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death
Minor: Grief
dcinter's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Miscarriage and Torture