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axel_p's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
I love this so much
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Outing, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
chris_reads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
4.75
This is one of the most honest and evocative queer coming of age books I've read. It takes itself seriously without coming off saccharine or brutal. The characters are well rounded and so easy to root for. I loved it. No notes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Homophobia, Vomit, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail