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imstephtacular's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Graphic: Mental illness and Alcohol
Moderate: Ableism, Biphobia, Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Islamophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Colonisation, Dysphoria, and Classism
tifcochran's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
This book is marketed as a "Fun, Irrelevant Summer Romp", and i feel like the marketing team did not read this book. Though this is a book that takes place during summer and it is full of funny moments at times, i would not place this in the "romp" category. To me, it seems this book was marketed as a fully light hearted novel, where it does have very dark and emotional scenes.
Enrique "Quique” is a young, bi, high schooler who is trying to spend his summer meeting potential romantic prospects and getting over his crush he has on his best friend Saleem, while Saleem is away for a family Vacation.
Quique is an emotional mess, he struggles with anxiety and depression, he has low self esteem, and though in better understanding himself and his sexuality. The Way that Quique and side characters explore and communicate about their sexuality is refreshing and honest. Though, this book does have some sensitive teacher-student relationship that happens. It is handled well, and thoughtfully.
This book strikes a mix of funny and uncomfortable moments, that we all had growing up in high school and trying to understand who we are, who we love, and how we fit into our world. This is very much an Upper YA novel, with some mild sexual content throughout. When I was in High School, i wish there were more books like this one.
This book is marketed as a "Fun, Irrelevant Summer Romp", and i feel like the marketing team did not read this book. Though this is a book that takes place during summer and it is full of funny moments at times, i would not place this in the "romp" category. To me, it seems this book was marketed as a fully light hearted novel, where it does have very dark and emotional scenes.
Enrique "Quique” is a young, bi, high schooler who is trying to spend his summer meeting potential romantic prospects and getting over his crush he has on his best friend Saleem, while Saleem is away for a family Vacation.
Quique is an emotional mess, he struggles with anxiety and depression, he has low self esteem, and though in better understanding himself and his sexuality. The Way that Quique and side characters explore and communicate about their sexuality is refreshing and honest. Though, this book does have some sensitive teacher-student relationship that happens. It is handled well, and thoughtfully.
This book strikes a mix of funny and uncomfortable moments, that we all had growing up in high school and trying to understand who we are, who we love, and how we fit into our world. This is very much an Upper YA novel, with some mild sexual content throughout. When I was in High School, i wish there were more books like this one.
Graphic: Biphobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Islamophobia
Minor: Racial slurs
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