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lucinotlucy's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Outing, and Alcohol
imjustbeinghumble's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Homophobia and Outing
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, and Child abuse
jjjreads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Confinement, Homophobia, Death of parent, Outing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Genocide, Pedophilia, and Sexual harassment
taylorsevalia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing and Homophobia
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Death of parent, Outing, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
aastedorgli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Outing
Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Drug abuse
rachelditty's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I originally had this at a 4.75 rating because while I enjoyed it, I didn't become attached to it. But from a story standpoint, I have nothing to be upset with. This book was great. I loved it. Fuck it, 5 stars.
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Outing, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Death of parent
moonchildjuli's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Homophobia and Outing
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Outing, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I know there are a lot of mixed reviews, and this is just added. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and how they grow throughout the book.
“Henry’s willingness to dance is directly proportional to his proximity to Alex’s hands.”
Graphic: Cursing, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Outing
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia
readwithria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Not only is the romantic relationship between Alex and Henry absolutely beautifully written, but the relationships between all of the other characters are also so compelling. June and Nora are such wonderful friends to Alex, Bea and Pez are great friends to Henry, and everyone has their own challenges and highs and lows.
The politics, the romance, the friendship, and the character development all add up to a stellar book. Five stars.
***ADDED FROM 2023 REREAD***
I have no notes. I love this book. I’m so glad I reread it, and I can’t wait to watch the movie. 5 stars yet again.
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, and Sexual harassment
emilia_mb's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, and Stalking