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A review by bookishkellyn
Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney
adventurous
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Quinn was not at all beating the oreo allegations until about midway into the book, and I had to fight the urge to DNF. But as her new connections with the side characters (Carter, Auden, Olivia ‘Livvy’) developed and her links with her old circle (Matt, Destany, Gia) unraveled, she became a much more enjoyable character. Her inner thoughts in every chapter were arranged into mental lists that almost sounded like poetry, and Carter’s notes at the end were a nice touch.
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Racism, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Racial slurs and Dementia