Reviews

If You Still Recognize Me by Cynthia So

girlbosslindsey's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

3.5

and i Did cry. cute and gay. we been knew who elsie was gonna end up with. the family dynamics w/ her popo and uncle were interesting.

ale_samayoa's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

lspnrdstreet's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

abbybarker's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

thereserose's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

miloblue's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I really loved this book a lot. Both the characters and plot are complex in a way that I really appreciated. I think there’s definitely some stuff that went unexplored, but it’s hard to know for sure where that would have taken the story.

I think, if you like the cute ensemble cast of Heartstopper then you might find affinity and enjoyment with this. And yes, the ending is happy enough. 🥰🥰

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Racism and Emotional abuse

arabellasbookshelves's review against another edition

4.0

4.5/5

I adored Elsie’s story throughout this book and her own journey of self discovery. Such a wondrous book and I am so happy to have read it as there were many moments and realisations that truly resonated with me and I felt so attached to all of our characters. I could not put this book down I only wish it had been longer as I truly didn’t want this book to end.

cj_parsley's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

jaytalking's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Loved this — a wholesome, soft, sapphic light read. 

Sometimes the narration/dialogue pulled me out of the story a bit, and interrupted my flow of reading — but overall really enjoyed it. 

ninovg's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

This book was so freaking good. I teared up and squealed at so many parts. To have had something like this growing up would’ve been a game changer for my self discovery but that it exists now is an incredible thing. Absolutely adored our MC and she was so relatable and I just felt instantly connected to her and her experiences. Truly a masterpiece. One of the best coming of age stories I’ve read in a while. The pacing was great too and the dialogue between characters was so realistic and I felt like I was experiencing my teen years again.