caseythereader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.75
- IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS is the ideal YA novel: it balances big life concerns with the intricacies of teenage friendship, the characters learning about themselves along the way while never feeling like a Very Special Episode.
- I adored the nerdiness of these band kids. And Yasmin is such a great protagonist: she isn't always the perfect person she wants to be and the book lets her make mistakes and learn from them.
- Plus, this book covers both religion and queerness in a loving, expansive way. Personally, I am grateful for the discussions of aromanticism and asexuality!
- I adored the nerdiness of these band kids. And Yasmin is such a great protagonist: she isn't always the perfect person she wants to be and the book lets her make mistakes and learn from them.
- Plus, this book covers both religion and queerness in a loving, expansive way. Personally, I am grateful for the discussions of aromanticism and asexuality!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Vomit, Bullying, and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Acephobia/Arophobia
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