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luckyonesoph's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Everything about this book was so unexpected, in a really good way. Aideen is an incredible protagonist - so easy to root for despite her flaws, SO unbelievably funny, and she showed a lot of character growth.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Alcoholism
merthemarij's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
Great book, i really felt for the main character. I also love the ending even though i would've liked it to be explored a bit more even though i think this ending is really powerfull.
I would recommend this book, it was an easy read
I would recommend this book, it was an easy read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Mental illness
gracedunne's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Alcohol
Minor: Racism, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
meheehee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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: Addiction, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Toxic relationship, Car accident, Homophobia, and Outing
isitcertain's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
erica_0000's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
The first word that came to mind to describe this book was funny, second was enemies-to-lovers, which is not one word, but it was my second thought. Aideen was an absolutely hysterical main character, and I loved the development of the enemies to friends to lovers of the main characters and all the shenanigans that they got in throughout the book. This is a very lighthearted and funny read that is worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, and Alcoholism
deadgirlwalking23's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Bullying
Minor: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.0
OK, before I start this review, I've got a small confession to make: Ms Devlin is a sarcastic badass of a woman and every kid should have a teacher like her.
Confession over. Actually, no it's not, because I have to confess something else - I really, really enjoyed reading Not My Problem.
It's about facing your fears. Realising people can be so much more than the first impressions you have of them if you just dig a little deeper. And finally - in my view - it's about realising the value of kindness and compassion.
Aideen Cleary is probably the most well-rounded, three-dimensional main character I have read for some time. She leapt off the page. Even though I sometimes felt frustrated with the decisions she made and the way she treated others, I could understand why she did so.
All the other characters were well-drawn too - aside from the lovely Ms Devlin, we were also introduced to Aideen's friends Meabh, Kavi, Holly, and Aideen's mum - Lisa, I think her name was? I really appreciated how Ciara Smyth wrote about the relationship between mother and daughter, it was beautiful and felt realistic.
The one thing I felt could have been developed more was whyAideen felt attracted to Meabh . But it might have been because I had a very stop-start relationship with reading this book so maybe there was something I missed.
Overall, Not My Problem is a beautifully, intelligently written book and I'm looking forward to reading more from Ciara Smyth.
Confession over. Actually, no it's not, because I have to confess something else - I really, really enjoyed reading Not My Problem.
It's about facing your fears. Realising people can be so much more than the first impressions you have of them if you just dig a little deeper. And finally - in my view - it's about realising the value of kindness and compassion.
Aideen Cleary is probably the most well-rounded, three-dimensional main character I have read for some time. She leapt off the page. Even though I sometimes felt frustrated with the decisions she made and the way she treated others, I could understand why she did so.
All the other characters were well-drawn too - aside from the lovely Ms Devlin, we were also introduced to Aideen's friends Meabh, Kavi, Holly, and Aideen's mum - Lisa, I think her name was? I really appreciated how Ciara Smyth wrote about the relationship between mother and daughter, it was beautiful and felt realistic.
The one thing I felt could have been developed more was why
Overall, Not My Problem is a beautifully, intelligently written book and I'm looking forward to reading more from Ciara Smyth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, Medical content, and Classism
Minor: Car accident, Lesbophobia, Fatphobia, Violence, and Cancer
More detail to come.fangirlashley1's review against another edition
funny
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Addiction
kelsreadsthings's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cw: neglectful parent
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Alcoholism
Moderate: Toxic friendship