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nukeitgurl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
befsk's review against another edition
4.0
This feels like an important book. I've never read a book with a main character with HIV before - and it's interesting to read one set in present day, when we've made so many leaps towards helping those who are HIV positive that you can live a good long life with it, despite the stigma and assumptions.
I liked the main character and the author writes the voice well. I really liked the LGBT aspect of it, especially the parents.
I received this ARC through Netgalley.
I liked the main character and the author writes the voice well. I really liked the LGBT aspect of it, especially the parents.
I received this ARC through Netgalley.
babeinlibrary's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Chronic illness, Racism, and Outing
Moderate: Bullying
redmee's review against another edition
5.0
Je le conseil de malade omg, toute la représentation présente, les questions et thématique abordées, la plume de l'auteur, son travail de recherche derrière juste wow. Il vient directement se classer dans mes livres préférés il est génial extrêmement génial
raccoon_readsss's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
sleepyelephant's review against another edition
hopeful
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
3.5
ariane_289's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
alexandriammans's review against another edition
2.0
Great concept, but the execution fell short. The whole book felt like an adult trying to relate to the kids these days (I know, I know, adults are the ones who write books, including ones for kids. But still.) I can see this being good for anyone unaware of HIV and the social situations arising around it, particularly with teens and bullying involves, but I found myself wanting the environment to be more fleshed out. It felt like it was hitting a lot superficially, and the writing wasn’t my taste.
readingwithrae's review against another edition
3.0
yeah uuuuh anyway you don't need to date someone of the same gender to be considered bisexual and idk why simone's friends only listened to her once she disclosed that she's dated a girl before? even though she, on many occasions, pointed out that she's attracted to women? and it still irks me that her so-called "friends" said that didn't count and it's not really detracted beyond a quick 'i'm sorry' that only comes after simone reveals she's dated a girl? idk but this is not a vibe for me, sorry not sorry about it
still gets 3 stars though because the content is important and i really enjoyed simone as a character, i just wish her friends didn't SUCK
still gets 3 stars though because the content is important and i really enjoyed simone as a character, i just wish her friends didn't SUCK