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wallflovver's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
i honestly don't know i feel about this book? in ways i really liked aisling, in other ways i didn't like her character
i enjoyed her being a reliable and sensible girl, and she did make me laugh!
i feel like the things i don't like about her come from a place of "not like other girls" internalised misogyny that was rife in the 2010s.. so i tried not to hold it against her
i wasn't aware of the saddest event of this book before going into it, and it really made me weep! aisling was a pretty light hearted read until it wasnt. there's a few heavy issues raised in this book towards the end (see my content warnings), both of which i felt were handled really well!
there's also constant casual references to weight watchers and an unhealthy relationship with food that really feels unsettling to read in 2022..
though, i think i will be reading the aisling sequels! hoping to see some character development for her!
i enjoyed her being a reliable and sensible girl, and she did make me laugh!
i feel like the things i don't like about her come from a place of "not like other girls" internalised misogyny that was rife in the 2010s.. so i tried not to hold it against her
i wasn't aware of the saddest event of this book before going into it, and it really made me weep! aisling was a pretty light hearted read until it wasnt. there's a few heavy issues raised in this book towards the end (see my content warnings), both of which i felt were handled really well!
there's also constant casual references to weight watchers and an unhealthy relationship with food that really feels unsettling to read in 2022..
though, i think i will be reading the aisling sequels! hoping to see some character development for her!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Abortion, Death of parent, and Alcohol
aoifeprettypurplepolkadots's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Medical content, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
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