thistle_clover's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"It's weird how we have to get a little older to realize that people are just people."
Well, another book finished. What do I think? I made the mistake of reading the reviews on Goodreads, which influenced what I thought of the book for a while, but in the end, I think this was an actual good book!
I love the author, Christine, for dedicating this book for teens and college age students. I've read a majority of high school books, but it was refreshing to read this one, as well as again reinforcing that "You miss 100% shots that you don't take." Unfortunately, life doesn't have a time machine. :))
Well, another book finished. What do I think? I made the mistake of reading the reviews on Goodreads, which influenced what I thought of the book for a while, but in the end, I think this was an actual good book!
I love the author, Christine, for dedicating this book for teens and college age students. I've read a majority of high school books, but it was refreshing to read this one, as well as again reinforcing that "You miss 100% shots that you don't take." Unfortunately, life doesn't have a time machine. :))
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship
allidone's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Bullying and Dysphoria
Minor: Homophobia and Alcoholism
mandalacb19's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I have so much to say about this book. I have never had such a like/hate relationship with a main character as I did with Shane. This first part of this book I really enjoyed the setting and the story but I hated Shane so much. She's not just scared - she seems like she might be on the spectrum. Her fear was so aggravating and her relationship with Pilot seemed so in her head. The second part of the book I enjoyed the story and I really liked the plot - though I still hated their whole relationship build up. I felt like Pilot gave no hints and nor did Shane that they wanted each other. Overall I would read again just for the last part. Liked the idea, and not the outcome.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcoholism
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