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crimson27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Gaslighting
blakethebookeater's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Eating disorder, Sexism, Vomit, and Gaslighting
Minor: Drug use, Fatphobia, Death of parent, and Alcohol
tunajeans's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
samchase112's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Sexism
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent
scarlettreadsbooks's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
When I first started reading Shine, I wasn’t sure if it was a book for me. But by the end I absolutely loved it. We follow Rachel, a K Pop trainee who’s whole life has been dedicated to becoming an Idol. The book discusses a lot about the industry itself, such as the harmful environment all trainees are subject to and the sexism faced for the female Idols. It’s worth noting that there are a lot of toxic topics, such as overworking to the point of exhaustion and eating disorders.
It was by far one of the cheesiest books I’ve read this year, but it was a really great YA with a lot of drama 🍿
And there is a sequel coming out this year?! YES PLEASE!
Thank you so much to @electricmonkeybooks for sending me this #gifted copy!
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
trisb's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
leannj's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming and Eating disorder
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
booksthatgotmeshook's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, and Emotional abuse