modernthymes'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
3.75
Graphic: Dementia, Racism, and Bullying
Moderate: Racial slurs
whatchareadingheather'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
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, and Racial slurs
mrsherrera'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
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Bullying, Racism, Racial slurs, and Toxic friendship
behindherpages'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
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Racial slurs, Racism, and Bullying
Moderate: Dementia
laraveliants'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
4.5
This book was so good I need everyone to read it!!! Joya Goffney’s writing really had me hooked from start to finish. Following Quinn and see the gang around as they tried to figure out who her blackmailer was while completing the tasks from her to-do list was quite fun. This book also gives a great focus on racism and classism which I think were written really well.
Quinn was such a lovely character. She’s not perfect, and that makes me love her even more. There’s a lot of reflection, self-awareness, and acceptance on her part amid the chaos going on in her life. This experience of being blackmailed was a very ugly one, but it helped shape the person she’s becoming.
Quinn’s friendship with Carter, Olivia, and Auden was so adorable. I especially love her friendship with Olivia. Despite everything that happened in the past, their bond remained intact and became even stronger. I love women<3333
The romance between Quinn and Carter made me squeal because they were soooo cute. They pushed each other to become better and happier versions of themselves, and I love how good they were at communicating with each other. And their flirting and banter??? I’m obsessed.
If anyone’s wondering, yes, I did ugly cry when I read this. I will absolutely read more of Joya Goffney’s work.
Graphic: Racism, Vomit, Classism, Racial slurs, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Alcohol
nebraskanwriter'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
This book I feel needs more hype, more people need to read this important book about racism as a young person and handling falling out of friendships, processing aging grandparents and the pain of them losing their memories, parents fighting and maybe not having the healthiest relationship. Those are a lot of things that kids go through and are real things teen have to deal with. I thought this author did such an amazing job balancing all of these moments and walking us through as the characters are processing and walking out all of this too.
Graphic: Medical content, Grief, Racism, Toxic relationship, Cultural appropriation, Cursing, Dementia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Chronic illness, and Racial slurs
devynreadsnovels's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Racism and Bullying
Minor: Dementia, Racial slurs, and Toxic friendship
justovereherereading'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
3.0
It wasn’t a deep book at all, though feelings were talked about a lot, it felt necessary To the storyline rather than a glimpse into the characters, though it did evolve into depth as the book progressed.
Honestly this book really felt like a teen romance novel and I wanted it to be more…whilst I didn’t hate it, I didn’t love it either!
Graphic: Vomit, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Dementia, Emotional abuse, and Death
Minor: Cursing
mamane'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
3.5
Moderate: Bullying, Dementia, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Racism, and Racial slurs
marena02'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
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Racial slurs, Gaslighting, Vomit, and Bullying