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max_vampire'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 dont care the age rating, anyone who remotely cares about neurodivergent people will love this.
Anyone who knows loss will understand this.
Moderate: Ableism and Death
lettuce_read's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
rattletheshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism
amelia_douglas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism
tea_at_mole_end's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Ableism and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Medical content
willowtree7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I was not prepared for what happened to Adrien. It wasn’t like a huge out of left field moment, but I still wasn’t expecting it to happen when it did. I’m so glad he made it out okay. Even if he didn’t, Cora grew so much from his accident that I feel like she’d matured enough to better handle his passing if she needed it.
This book messed me up just as much as AKOS. Would highly recommend.
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent
visorforavisor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I’ve never seen such a beautiful exploration of the fact that we are seen as our best when we seem the least autistic.
Cora and Adrien fulfil one of my favourite tropes ever (autistic-and-ADHD friendship), and are so perfectly written. There’s such a joyful celebration of ND kids in this book and it really gave me hope. Cora is what I wish I’d been at that age.
Thoroughly recommend.
Moderate: Ableism and Car accident
cole_louise'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: Ableism
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
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: Bullying, Medical content, Car accident, and Death of parent
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: Ableism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Medical content and Car accident