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slimejules's review
emotional
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.25
this was a cute concept, i guess
i liked that the chapters were broken up with pieces of a character's novella
the ending was entirely unsatisfying. the rehabilitation of both charity and her mother as characters is rushed and the reader is just meant to accept that they're better and now without prejudices.
there is also very little resolution with faith. yeah, she's back, hooray, but we don't get any emotional release for hope. no acknowledgment of the fact that her sister could have contacted her this entire time and just....didn't. "i didn't want to see our parents" ok but you could have shot ur sister a dm.
two of the major characters of the book (angus and astrid) have very little characterization, and angus is just boiled down to his identities. also, the joke angus makes about being a "magical n*gro"???? INSANE choice for the white author to make
i liked that the chapters were broken up with pieces of a character's novella
there is also very little resolution with faith. yeah, she's back, hooray, but we don't get any emotional release for hope. no acknowledgment of the fact that her sister could have contacted her this entire time and just....didn't. "i didn't want to see our parents" ok but you could have shot ur sister a dm.
two of the major characters of the book (angus and astrid) have very little characterization, and angus is just boiled down to his identities. also, the joke angus makes about being a "magical n*gro"???? INSANE choice for the white author to make
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Racism, Self harm, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual violence
anaguana's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
This was quite okay !
The voice of the main character is interesting and well defined, the storyline works and the book is a solid distraction. This isn't a masterpiece but it isn't bad.
I didn't like the sci-fi story in between chapters, I don't think it added something wortwhile to the main story, especially
the bit where it is said to be wildly popular, I can't see why it would be , I personally disliked it.
The voice of the main character is interesting and well defined, the storyline works and the book is a solid distraction. This isn't a masterpiece but it isn't bad.
I didn't like the sci-fi story in between chapters, I don't think it added something wortwhile to the main story, especially
All in all, will not reread in the near future, but still liked it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Self harm, Sexual content, and Abortion
librarianlayla's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
An emotional rollercoaster from start to finish.
This book left me all in my feels. Emotionally charged, filled with so much sadness and yet so much Hope. A love letter to the punk rock bands of old. Hopepunk is a story for anyone who has been left out in the cold and are searching for themselves. It's a story of strong familial bonds, growth and healing. I adored it.
This book left me all in my feels. Emotionally charged, filled with so much sadness and yet so much Hope. A love letter to the punk rock bands of old. Hopepunk is a story for anyone who has been left out in the cold and are searching for themselves. It's a story of strong familial bonds, growth and healing. I adored it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Abortion, and Gaslighting
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