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beccajreads's review

fast-paced

Loveable characters? No

2.0

I think this was a hate-read. There was so much I disliked but I couldnt stop reading.

And why was it set in 2030 when there's nothing in the story to make it feel like it's set in the future? It gives pre-2020 vibes for sure.

I think it has potential to be a good story but it has too much going on, and it's really really trying hard to convince you it's feminist but it really really doesn't feel like it is.

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katieb94's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I’ve given this book 3.5/4 stars because I found it very readable and did end up enjoying it- but the second half of the book is a mess!

The premise of this book is basically what happens when a woman discovers her sexuality and then loses herself in the world of social media. Earths breaks up with her boyfriend and discovers she might be a little bit gay when she sees the woman he cheated on her with and instantly obsesses over her.

A little bit of insta-love but they don’t actually end up together. If they did I’d have a completely lower rating.

I did like the inclusion of a non-binary character- Eartha’s best friend Rose, as well as the LGBTQ characters being very open with their sexuality. It was quite refreshing. I guess it’s because it’s set in 2030 (but there’s nothing really different?)

Nether the less, Eartha is a very relatable character. She is a human being who messes up and makes mistakes! She is not perfect- she is messy, suffers from mental health issues and knows when things are going wrong for her.

Sometimes queer characters are written as if they are perfect and glorious- we know from the off that she isn’t.

The only thing I didn’t like about this book was the fact that before she goes viral, Eartha is an artist. After, that fact is basically mute. She doesn’t mention her art again. It’s just her queerness and her love life. I wish we’d seen more of that creative side.

I very rarely read books about queer characters and this was definitely enjoyable. I’ll definitely read more to see how they compare.

3.5/4 stars.

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thebookishowl4's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review against another edition

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2.25

I love florence given. But i had a hard time liking this book. I love the writing, but the plot was a bit confusing. At the end it makes sense but the middle bit was hard for me to get through. I would recommend this for women in their 20s that had been through some tough times. Not for everyone...

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megspiteri's review against another edition

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dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I really don't know how to feel about this book. Some parts really made me think about the concepts of influencers and cancel culture and felt very much like an episode of black mirror. But other bits I just did not get. I didn't like or understand the directors notes that were occasionally included. The ending was pointless too, I felt that there needed to be a big revelation or something and it just ended. Some parts were scarily relatable and could easily happen but overall I just didn't get it.

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helenabianca's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

A quick read with some interesting discussion points and chapters. The plot was a bit disjointed and I was quite confused while certain "plot twists" were being revealed. Conclusion was also a bit rushed for me.

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kenzibir's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Man I have mixed feelings about this book! I enjoyed it, it has some important messages in it, but I was hoping for more of a queer romance book. Definitely worth the read but prepare yourself for a darker plot than you you think it’ll be!

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emminkirjakasa's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Absolutely loved the start of the book, and that i would give 5 stars. The ending loses one star, since i think there was a bit too much going on. If the book was just about Eartha, Rose, and Mona, dating girls for the first time, trying to find yourself after coming out, then i would have loooved the book. When all the shit went down in the last 1/3 of the book, i lost the one star.

+ Bisexual representation and great examples of biphobia that was easy to relate as a bi girl.
+ Non-binary character!! Always love that!
+ You could feel Florence through the book. The music, the apartment, the pink hair.
+ Shows just how toxic social media can be.
+ The descriptions of depression were extremely accurate.

- Director's notes felt a bit out of context for the book.
- Ending felt a bit rushed and many characters just got left out from the story.

- The sexual assault storyline felt a bit rushed and the fact that it was just hinted and not actually said out loud made if feel a bit weird.

I forgot that the book was set in 2030 and actually didn't make any difference to the story that i just thought it was a 2023 but in alternative universe where Instagram is Wonderland, Tinder is Fire and London is Olympia.

I will be reading the new book that comes out next.

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