A review by kabes0919
This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
4.5
A well written book featuring a cast of loveable characters and strong emotional experiences.
The author is very talented, writing just about every character to be someone I feel I’ve met before, and delving into morality & perception of character very well. Quique’s internal monologue is very teenager, and while I can’t relate to his exact experiences the way the symptoms of his mental illnesses presented was incredibly realistic.
The plot was relatively simple, the classic friends-to-lovers trope being the biggest influence on the story, but it was well paced and incorporated the subplots seamlessly.
The author is very talented, writing just about every character to be someone I feel I’ve met before, and delving into morality & perception of character very well. Quique’s internal monologue is very teenager, and while I can’t relate to his exact experiences the way the symptoms of his mental illnesses presented was incredibly realistic.
The plot was relatively simple, the classic friends-to-lovers trope being the biggest influence on the story, but it was well paced and incorporated the subplots seamlessly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Biphobia and Sexual content
Minor: Xenophobia, Racism, and Homophobia