risetorecede's review against another edition
2.0
I want to see this book rewritten. It has so much potential. There are some awesome characters, and the endgame storyline is lovely. But there are tons of weird errors and strange plot points (Forever 21 is a boutique with bra fittings? A teacher goes off on an overly specific rant about her ex during class? Saskia poisons a girl to the point that she goes to the hospital and this is never revisited?) that almost make it seem like it was never reviewed by an editor. It really took me out of the story. Plus, it seemed like it couldn't decide whether to be middle grade or YA, so it weaved back and forth over that line repeatedly.
bejau's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
3.75
datgirllani's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
alisarae's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty cute story about an Iranian-American teen navigating through her first romantic relationships.
The best thing about this book was the colorful main character: she is spunky, dramatic, bilingual, smart, curvy, and would be a very interesting friend in real life.
The weakest thing about this book is the character of Saskia. Have you ever heard of a teenager who lives by herself, has access to all the alcohol she wants, uses sex as a tool, and is apparently emotionless? It seemed farfetched.
The best thing about this book was the colorful main character: she is spunky, dramatic, bilingual, smart, curvy, and would be a very interesting friend in real life.
The weakest thing about this book is the character of Saskia. Have you ever heard of a teenager who lives by herself, has access to all the alcohol she wants, uses sex as a tool, and is apparently emotionless? It seemed farfetched.
marcopoloreads's review against another edition
3.0
There's nothing that I hated about this book, it was just really forgettable and predictable to me. Maybe I've been reading too many YA contemporaries because I was able to predict a bunch of the main plot points in this book by the time I was 30% in. That, or it was supposed to be predictable. Either way, nothing about this book really stood out to me. I would still recommend this one though since I do think it has good themes in it and I enjoyed the Iranian representation.
justaghostie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
zozoisgolden's review against another edition
3.0
Light.....funny......heartwarming......and true..........
EDIT: This will always hold a place in my heart. One of the first books a baby queer read and started thinking of things.
EDIT: This will always hold a place in my heart. One of the first books a baby queer read and started thinking of things.
evelynpinacolada's review against another edition
5.0
This seems like it took me a long time but I read 80% in one sitting. Definitely one of my favorite books of the year; will fully-review later.