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hannahrogers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Islamophobia
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content
redheadorganist's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Drug use
blindfox7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Islamophobia, Mass/school shootings, and Alcohol
arlingtonchamberofgay's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Racism
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
jennireadsmaybe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Aaron H. Aceves is so so good at crafting likable characters who you can't help but root for. Qique's POV is hilarious, heartfelt, and so true to the messy nature of teenage-hood. All of his different relationships are handled so well. All of his hook ups remained true to who he is and what he was trying to do. I really really really (probably a lot more reallys too) his friendship with Fabiola who is basically his other half; they were both so funny and messy!
Read if you like coming of age stories with romance, diverse queer representation (bisexual, mentally ill, Latine, teenage boy mmc and several other side characters as well), and navigating queer identities as a teenager, and wholesome coming out stories. I genuinely can't wait to read whatever comes next for Aaron H. Aceves!
Graphic: Biphobia, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Islamophobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual content
johnbat's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Islamophobia
tinytrashqueen's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Mass/school shootings
letsgolesbians's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
nelliepl's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
_bookish_lauren's review against another edition
- 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
Bisexuality can be a frustrating thing to navigate, especially as a teen. Society tells you you're confused and your fellow LGBTQ members tell you you're just greedy. And bisexual men, so many times, get erased. Told they're really gay. This book deals with external and internal biphobia, but also xenophobia because Saleem is Palestinian.
I loved seeing the progression of Enrique's friendships with both Fabiola and Saleem. They made a great trio of friends once Enrique was able to overcome his fear of what he was hiding from them.
Mental illness is also touch on heavily in this book. Enrique battles suicidal ideations and depressive episodes but takes the necessary steps to work toward bettering himself.
There is diverse representation in this book, and there are multiple queer characters. It's beautiful.
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Xenophobia