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emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.0
This book covers a lot of ground. Lots of emotion going on, and a great book for flawed characters you still root for because there's still so much goodness in people despite their flaws.
I hate love triangles and the amount of boy-driven conflict and fighting hurt to read. The way the girls mostly supported each other was nice though, and I enjoyed Dani and Ming's friendship a lot.
Privilege is a part of this book, and in the end I'm not convinced that Claire really did any introspection of herself. Also a bit bothered that while the filipina "helper" issue was brought up at the beginning, it gets dropped quickly thereafter without much critique.
And it's disappointing to see casual ableism in word choice. I know it's ingrained in us, but it's also easier to catch in text than speech.
I hate love triangles and the amount of boy-driven conflict and fighting hurt to read. The way the girls mostly supported each other was nice though, and I enjoyed Dani and Ming's friendship a lot.
Privilege is a part of this book, and in the end I'm not convinced that Claire really did any introspection of herself. Also a bit bothered that while the filipina "helper" issue was brought up at the beginning, it gets dropped quickly thereafter without much critique.
And it's disappointing to see casual ableism in word choice. I know it's ingrained in us, but it's also easier to catch in text than speech.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Ableism