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allioth's review against another edition
3.25
There’s lots of ways to help people. There’s lots of people to help. Why this? Why do you want to fix their problems?”
I didn’t know what to say to that, so I said the only thing that came to mind.
“Because I can fix their problems.”
This was such a fun and emotional book that I wish I liked more. The story is a very common one executed in a unique manner; a girl who can't solve her own problems distracts herself by solving everyone else's.
The characters are really likable (minus Holly—she was such an annoying hypocrite, every time she appeared, I prayed Meabh would kill her right there and then), and they go through a lot of relatable stuff like bullying, alcoholic parents, toxic friendships... you get the gist.
I don't think the author does a bad job portraying this or anything of the sort; it’s just the conclusion that is lacking. Only 1/4 of the issues the characters go through are resolved in a satisfying manner (and that is being generous), and the rest are shoved down your throat in the last 15 pages or directly not shown at all.
The romance was cute, I guess. It doesn't play that big of a part, so I suppose I'll refrain from saying it was undercooked. It feels very teenagerish; maybe that's why they got together in like a month, tops, of being actual friends.
I care a lot about good endings (and well-developed romance), so realistically, I should be harsher, but I love Kavi. This book was funny in a juvenile way without being cringey, and Kristen Stewart was mentioned—that's enough for me.
100% recommended if you are a lesbian overachiever or a lesbian underachiever; otherwise, maybe skip this one.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
some_random_person_hi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Aside from above, overall very funny.
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racism
_fallinglight_'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
4.5
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Bullying and Lesbophobia
shaunashares's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism
dani794's review against another edition
4.75
This was really good. All the interactions between the characters were really nice. My heart broke for Aideen in her nuanced feelings with her mother: love, betrayal and the paranoia brought on by the fear of losing her to alcohol again.
Maebh and Aideen were really cute! I liked that they were both girls who were already comfortable in their sexuality. I was surprised that with Maebh’s personality that she’d be so confident about it but regardless I liked it.
With Holly, I don’t think she was that bad of a friend. When Aideen was struggling, Holly told Aideen to come round hers straight away and comforted her. They had issues and Holly was acting up, particularly with Maebh, but I feel like they could create a healthy relationship out of it.
Graphic: Alcoholism and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Lesbophobia
ttlymental's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Self harm, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
denisepeace's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism
I think it’s a bit bold that the summery of this book just says “light hearted lesbian love story” and nothing about how the girl lives with her alcoholic mum that relapses throughout the book and the shame she feels about that on top of being poor. I mean sure the narrator is funny and lighthearted but this storyline still came out of nothing for me and really hit me emotionally. Hope that helps other potential readers.8going80'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
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
nerdysread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ce livre a tout ce qu'il faut
- De l'humour
- Des persos chaotiques
- De l'émotion
- Des persos plutôt réalistes
- Hit to close to home sometimes
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Minor: Lesbophobia
ferp'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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Abandonment