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namaenani's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
This story was so wonderfully cute and fluffy, all while being informative in an authentic way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Police brutality
abbyluvsfrogs444's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
This was so freaking cute. I adore this book. I honestly was drawn in by the cover because hello? it is so beautiful. But I stayed for the story. I easily fell in love with these characters. I was rooting for all of them, but especially Lilah and Isaac. They are just so cute together. Their love is pure. They are such caring people. I loved watching them fall in love. This whole book was just perfect. I loved it so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Blood, Vomit, and Alcohol
claudine2's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
5.0
A cute summer camp romance story about a hard of hearing girl who is trying to figure out where she fits in the world. She doesn't feel like she is hearing enough or deaf enough.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Vomit, Police brutality, and Alcohol
A brief mention of a character signing "very hungry". The way she emphasized the sign hungry changed the meaning to "horny".littlelizzieborden's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Violence, Police brutality, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
turnthepages_nl's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Police brutality
Moderate: Violence and Vomit
Minor: Blood, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
shannon_magee'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
4.25
This is such a fun and sweet summer read! I loved how Sortino includes so many varied experiences, representations, and even ableist irritants into the story, as it all felt like a strong window into reality. Lilah growing into herself and her confidence at Camp Gray Wolf, and seeing that development alongside the community and friendships she grounds herself in there was so heartwarming and validating to read. Also, as someone who loved my summer camp growing up, I always love reading a strong camp story!
At some points, the prose felt more surface level, but I think that’s mostly because I get so immersed I always want more emotional unpacking. Overall, I think this is an amazing YA debut, and I can’t wait to see what stories Anna Sortino will share with us down the road!
At some points, the prose felt more surface level, but I think that’s mostly because I get so immersed I always want more emotional unpacking. Overall, I think this is an amazing YA debut, and I can’t wait to see what stories Anna Sortino will share with us down the road!
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Vomit, Police brutality, and Injury/Injury detail
wanderingcurls's review
informative
reflective
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Police brutality
Moderate: Alcohol
lynnlovegreen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
Lilah's hearing loss makes her feel like she's in between the hearing and Deaf worlds. She goes to work at summer camp to learn more ASL, and finds a place to belong. When Issac offers to help her learn more signs, she wonders if he really likes her or if she's misinterpreting things. This is a great exploration of Deaf culture and a sweet romance!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Police brutality
siandee's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Police brutality
wawareads17's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.25
I finished this book faster than I wanted to, I couldn't put it down. A cutesy romance, the summer vibe, the disability representation, the funny characters that literally made me laugh out loud with their humor. I loved every bit of it and would read it again. I will say I only had one mild problem and that was the description when it came to POC characters but other than that his was phenomenal. <3
Content Warnings
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Ableism