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It's Not Like It's a Secret by Misa Sugiura

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emfriez's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring reflective

2.5

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finalgirlkenobi's review against another edition

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2.0

// minor spoilers i had really high expectations for this book because it sounded great. did it disappoint? kind of. i barely felt any connection to the main character and her racism towards mexicans and her stereotyping views should have been addressed and explored a lot more. it would have been nice to see sana actively try and educate and better herself. i liked the basis of the relationship between her and jamie but i would have liked to have seen more of it. it felt too rushed and i didn’t feel like there was much of romance between them. the book perpetuates stereotypes which i feel may have been intentional but it felt...uncomfortable. it was a nice read in some parts, but i wouldn’t read it again. i am glad i gave it a go though

bikingturtle's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

caitiep92's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.75

hmwolf2017's review against another edition

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3.0

Maybe I’m not interested in this genre right now, and so this review is unfair. The protagonist is an indecisive boob, and I did not like her. I usually love an unlikable protagonist, but not in this case.