blackwood's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
I ended up enjoying this a lot more than anticipated, and I went in expecting a reasonable level of enjoyment to begin with.
Hats off to Casey McQuiston for making such complex, imperfect, real human beings that I fell in love with the entire cast.
Hats off to Casey McQuiston for making such complex, imperfect, real human beings that I fell in love with the entire cast.
Spoiler
The only thing which I didn't jive much with was how cheesy the boys were in terms of some of the romantic messages because it seemed a bit over-the-top compared to the rest of their personality.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
stayontrackbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Outing
Minor: Sexual assault
beccabookworm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing, Alcohol, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cursing
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Medical content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Terminal illness, and Stalking
bookishcb_21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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
4.5
Alex and Henry ❤️ I’ve had this book on my TBR since it released and I’m so sorry it took me so long to pick up. I was rooting for them since the beginning and I was so thrilled for their fantastic ending. Now, I’m off to watch the movie!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
ladybanecourt's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
✨5/5✨
Easily one of the best books I've read this year! It's heartwarming and beautiful and made me cry, and really, what more can you ask for in a book? It has long chapters, yes, but it's engaging and it really hooked me right from the first chapter, which I can say doesn't happen very often in my case. The main cast of characters were very lovable, and although a good portion of the plot in the story were some I expected, I still liked the vindication I had at the end of the day because of it.
Definitely already making plans to reread this book again.
Easily one of the best books I've read this year! It's heartwarming and beautiful and made me cry, and really, what more can you ask for in a book? It has long chapters, yes, but it's engaging and it really hooked me right from the first chapter, which I can say doesn't happen very often in my case. The main cast of characters were very lovable, and although a good portion of the plot in the story were some I expected, I still liked the vindication I had at the end of the day because of it.
Definitely already making plans to reread this book again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Outing, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault and Stalking
sophieamreacher's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Much better than the film, more romantic and well thought out. I liked the emails and transcripts. The politics was a bit over my head at times but good book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, and Outing
Minor: Sexism, Classism, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Deportation, Sexual assault, Addiction, Grief, Death, and Biphobia
painteed_12's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
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? No
3.75
"História, hem?"
Comprei este livro na feira do livro do ano passado porque tinha ouvido falar bastante, e já me tinham recomendado.
Esta história que envolve política e romance, é uma história sentimental com uma mensagem, e gostei bastante da relação do trio da casa branca e henry com o Alex e os demais.
Comprei este livro na feira do livro do ano passado porque tinha ouvido falar bastante, e já me tinham recomendado.
Esta história que envolve política e romance, é uma história sentimental com uma mensagem, e gostei bastante da relação do trio da casa branca e henry com o Alex e os demais.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Racism
katbotelho's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
well damn, after the absolute train wreck that was One Last Stop I was basically putting my money on this book being equally terrible, and by some miracle I was proven wrong. Which begs the question, why couldn’t McQuiston write an equally good wlw book, but that’s a topic for another review.
tbh i couldnt care less abt the politics in this book, and it felt like a lot of political mumbo jumbo that i couldnt wrap my head around but aside from that i really enjoyed this book. alex and henry really care abt each other so deeply and i loved watching their relationship progress and them dealing with their issues together, and they didnt let their situations tear them apart. not to mention certain part of the book perfectly capture what it feels like to be queer, fall in love and just enjoy life with your person. they were so stupidly cute it made me wanna vomit.
also this book gets hyped up for it’s ‘spice level’ but it was fairly tame all things considered so do with that what u will.
tbh i couldnt care less abt the politics in this book, and it felt like a lot of political mumbo jumbo that i couldnt wrap my head around but aside from that i really enjoyed this book. alex and henry really care abt each other so deeply and i loved watching their relationship progress and them dealing with their issues together, and they didnt let their situations tear them apart. not to mention certain part of the book perfectly capture what it feels like to be queer, fall in love and just enjoy life with your person. they were so stupidly cute it made me wanna vomit.
also this book gets hyped up for it’s ‘spice level’ but it was fairly tame all things considered so do with that what u will.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Outing
Moderate: Homophobia, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, Bullying, Outing, Cursing, Homophobia, and Classism
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
violetdisposition's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Racism
Minor: Sexual assault