katiewhocanread'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
Graphic: Ableism and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Car accident, Medical content, and Bullying
ashylibrarian'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
4.0
I was hesitant about the book in the beginning because it started a bit slow for me, but the themes and values throughout the book hold true to the overarching message: Love who you are, always, no matter what.
I adored the characters of Cora and Adrian. Their friendship was special and unique and McNicoll did a great job creating depth and texture. This is one thing, if done right, that I really appreciate about middle-grade stories. The friendships can be so powerful.
I appreciate Adrian's outlook on life and the way he so unapologetically encourages and supports Cora.
Adrian's mother - love her.
And Cora, a truly strong, powerful female main character. I enjoyed her development throughout the book and feel that her character has the ability to spark inspiration among young readers.
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cancer, Death of parent, Ableism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident and Medical content
stvnh's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Ableism
Moderate: Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent, Bullying, Medical content, and Gaslighting
t_higgsreviews's review against another edition
5.0
CAWPILE = 9.29
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Car accident, Grief, Medical content, Death, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Misogyny and Terminal illness
mx_socks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Car accident, and Grief
Moderate: Medical content, Medical trauma, and Bullying
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
anniereads221's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Gaslighting, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Medical content
Ableist slursreadingwithkt'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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Medical content, Grief, Ableism, and Car accident
christiemackie'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
Graphic: Ableism and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, Car accident, and Bullying