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betweentheshelves's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
Been meaning to read this since it came out last year, and I'm so glad that I finally did! The audiobook is very well done, complete with sound effects and everything. If that's your thing, I definitely recommend checking it out!
At its core, this is a sort of superhero story, with Ellie gaining powers and eventually learning how to lose them. But it's also a story about finding yourself, navigating changing friendships, and gaining the confidence to be who you are. Middle school is a rough time, made even rougher for Ellie by gaining superpowers and then accidentally getting famous.
I love Leah Johnson's YA books, so it's no surprise that I enjoyed this one, too.
At its core, this is a sort of superhero story, with Ellie gaining powers and eventually learning how to lose them. But it's also a story about finding yourself, navigating changing friendships, and gaining the confidence to be who you are. Middle school is a rough time, made even rougher for Ellie by gaining superpowers and then accidentally getting famous.
I love Leah Johnson's YA books, so it's no surprise that I enjoyed this one, too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Death
Moderate: Animal death, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Abandonment
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.25
Ellie Engle is an absolutely loveable character. Her newfound powers are shocking--she's able to bring plants and animals back to life, but only if something else gives up its life. Her powers are also a thin veneer for her realizing that she's gay. After all, she has a crush on her best friend and has zero interest whatsoever in any of the boys her schoolmates like. This--and her secret powers--sets her apart from her friends, family, and classmates.
As she struggles to hide and learn about her powers, she also must deal with her mother's frustrations of managing her small amount of finances, her best friend changing, and making new friends. But this novel is so incredibly sweet and hopeful, and shows ways in which understanding can come from various life paths, generations, and families.
As she struggles to hide and learn about her powers, she also must deal with her mother's frustrations of managing her small amount of finances, her best friend changing, and making new friends. But this novel is so incredibly sweet and hopeful, and shows ways in which understanding can come from various life paths, generations, and families.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
avisreadsandreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Death, and Grief
Minor: Homophobia, Abandonment, and Classism
imstephtacular's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Death, and Homophobia
drtx_bwt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- 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
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Biphobia and Homophobia