justintime2989's review
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Alcohol, and Cursing
ahopper7's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I read this book after watching the movie, so for anyone in that boat just know the book and movie are vastly different! But I have to say, I honestly think I like the movie better (which never happens) only because I’m probably too old to be reading/watching high school dramas (I’m 32 but can’t let go of my YA!) so the reason I like the movie was really for the comedy which was carried by Mae Whitman who plays Bianca, and the book wasn’t really that funny nor was Bianca’s character. What I did like about the book though was the more complex issues that Bianca was facing, and more characterization with Wesley, so for that I give it 3.5 stars! Overall, an entertaining read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Abandonment and Sexual content
Minor: Physical abuse and Pregnancy
libbylou905's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I read this book because I loved the movie. And while it is almost nothing like the movie, I really enjoyed it.
The characters and their motives felt a lot more thought out and full.
The characters and their motives felt a lot more thought out and full.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Cursing
Moderate: Sexual content
sunflowerlu's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Abandonment
ericajoy99's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
littlegretty's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book was a favorite of mine growing up. Upon another read, it didn’t hold up nearly as well but the main premise still holds up. A great read for a tough weekend. There are certain passages that 13 year old me still maintains as the reason I was able to start accepting myself and my body. A great teen read, maybe not an adult one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Child abuse
Moderate: Addiction
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