jasminealizae's review against another edition
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
3.0
This book was decent. I enjoyed the little plot twist it wasn’t what I was expecting it to be and although it had a third act breakup it wasn’t because of the typical miscommunication. It did feel like it dragged on a few chapters too long, but overall it was sort of entertaining. Carter and Quinn were cute. I’d be interested in reading a second book about Olivia and Auden’s relationship. Loved that it has my favorite quote from Bring It On “You’ve been touched by an angel girl.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Cultural appropriation, Racial slurs, Bullying, Racism, and Toxic friendship
kjn1329's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Abandonment, Dementia, Gaslighting, and Racism
decklededgess's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
trigger warnings: racism, racist microaggressions, the n word used by white characters, blackmail and bullying, emotional manipulation, slur shaming, underage drinking, sex mention, negligent parents, parents going through marital problems, alzheimer’s, anxiety, panic attacks
This book was so great. It tackles anxiety in a really interesting way. The conversation around race and the impact of being one of a few Black people in an all white school was really important especially the way this book addressed advocating for oneself and setting up relationships where you have supports to keep you afloat through the racism you face. I loved this book so much.
The narrator of the audiobook was a synthesised voice LOL so it was weird to hear the n word coming from a faceless entity.
This book was so great. It tackles anxiety in a really interesting way. The conversation around race and the impact of being one of a few Black people in an all white school was really important especially the way this book addressed advocating for oneself and setting up relationships where you have supports to keep you afloat through the racism you face. I loved this book so much.
The narrator of the audiobook was a synthesised voice LOL so it was weird to hear the n word coming from a faceless entity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Dementia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
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