288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593435106
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Description
It's too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride.Mahalia Harris wants.She wants a big Sweet Sixteen like her best friend, Naomi.S...
Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
hopeful 65%
funny 62%
inspiring 28%
reflective 17%
sad 8%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, BiphobiaModerate
Homophobia, Sexual content, ClassismMinor
Slavery, Death, Miscarriage288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593435106
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Description
It's too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride.Mahalia Harris wants.She wants a big Sweet Sixteen like her best friend, Naomi.S...
Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
hopeful 65%
funny 62%
inspiring 28%
reflective 17%
sad 8%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, BiphobiaModerate
Homophobia, Sexual content, ClassismMinor
Slavery, Death, Miscarriage