kikiki01's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Pregnancy
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
tessacarnicero's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I watched the movie and got intrigued enough to read the book. I think the movie and the book are not even in the same universe, the movie follows a very formulaic teen movie approach which is sad, because the book definitely doesn’t. I do think the book can be quite dark at some points but it does make the story feel a little more authentic. The main character of the story was fine, although sometimes a little unnecessarily rude towards other characters. It was a good book, but not great.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
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