madkc4ever's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
karimorton33's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It was a quick read but I felt it showed some of the fears that LGBT people have when coming out, and can't wait for the day when there is no reason for those fears to exist. (Read for Book Riot Live 2016)
sophie42's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Grief, Death, and Outing
Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, and Adult/minor relationship
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book basically in one sitting. I really enjoyed getting to know Leila and there are so many hilarious moments throughout. Poor girl. Her audition for the play is mortifying.
I really enjoyed this story of friendship and romance.
I really enjoyed this story of friendship and romance.
alexanedesbiens's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
kate_brauning's review against another edition
5.0
Finished it in 3 hours. Sweet, deep, lovely story.
jorgie6145's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
yona_not_jonah's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
aliciasreadingjournal's review against another edition
3.0
got this at a library sale for 50 cents!
overall i liked the story and it was a quick read, but some aspects of this were quite problematic (well the book is quite old so that was probably to be expected)
as other people here have already mentioned, the bi rep was bad (nobody here labels themselves as bi, but their behavior can be interpreted as bi) - one "bi" character is just straight up evil and doesn’t know consent, and the other one is "only gay for the MC". also, i picked up some fatphobic statements in there as well, alongside with the whole "gay girls have it easier than gay guys"-conversation. overall i still think it was a cute story (especially for the time it got released), but it just doesn’t compare to recent queer releases
overall i liked the story and it was a quick read, but some aspects of this were quite problematic (well the book is quite old so that was probably to be expected)
as other people here have already mentioned, the bi rep was bad (nobody here labels themselves as bi, but their behavior can be interpreted as bi) - one "bi" character is just straight up evil and doesn’t know consent, and the other one is "only gay for the MC". also, i picked up some fatphobic statements in there as well, alongside with the whole "gay girls have it easier than gay guys"-conversation. overall i still think it was a cute story (especially for the time it got released), but it just doesn’t compare to recent queer releases