maabena's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
josina's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
3.75
beautynbks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- 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
kaseycanread's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
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
4.5
domid73's review
4.0
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This story follows Nikki and her best friend Malachai. After a huge argument with her mother Nikki is kicked out of the house. She is plans to get a way to California to chase her music career dreams but is given an opportunity to spend the rest of her spring break in Texas with Mal. When Nikki’s little sister goes missing she has to work with her Toxic mom to find her while navigating her ever growing feelings for Malachai.
This book deals with so much and you really feel like you go through everything with Nikki. Living in a toxic home environment could have had horrible repercussions for Nikki but her perseverance showed. Malachai is swoon worthy throughout the story although he is in a relationship at first. No he didn’t cheat he quickly ends it because it should’ve never happened.
Thank you HarperCollins Children's Books, HarperTeen, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
This story follows Nikki and her best friend Malachai. After a huge argument with her mother Nikki is kicked out of the house. She is plans to get a way to California to chase her music career dreams but is given an opportunity to spend the rest of her spring break in Texas with Mal. When Nikki’s little sister goes missing she has to work with her Toxic mom to find her while navigating her ever growing feelings for Malachai.
This book deals with so much and you really feel like you go through everything with Nikki. Living in a toxic home environment could have had horrible repercussions for Nikki but her perseverance showed. Malachai is swoon worthy throughout the story although he is in a relationship at first. No he didn’t cheat he quickly ends it because it should’ve never happened.
Thank you HarperCollins Children's Books, HarperTeen, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
calllmekali_'s review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-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? No
3.0
lipglossmaffia's review against another edition
I got bored and it pains me to say it. Maybe I didn't enjoy the narrator's interpretation of the voices. I might return to it.
yo_moneee's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
dominicangirl's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse