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slvrdragon1090's review against another edition
5.0
I can never get enough of Darius and his family. I loved this book almost as much as the first one! I do hope this ends at a duopoly though because I think it ended with the perfect feelings.
sarahboudereads's review against another edition
4.0
4,5 stars !!! This one's just as good as the first one. It dives further into Darius's psyche and the relationships he experiences. I enjoyed reading about his family the most, seeing them try and sometimes fail but love each other so much.
You can be anyone you want to be and I'm so glad young people have that kind of representation.
You can be anyone you want to be and I'm so glad young people have that kind of representation.
newtosaur's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
3.75
sarahsunil's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
4.25
whydoihaveto's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.75
shriya_vn's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
The main character is super lovable , overall a very sweet story.
bettielovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
What a beautiful book, I love how Adib writes his characters, so real, so full of heart. You definitely feel for them, which is a great thing as this book is real character driven not plot driven, it is really about a boy trying to navigate life, with all the insecurities that come with been a teenager, trying to be all these things that we think at that age we are supposed to be. Trying to be like, wanting to be love.
And Darius is such a sweet boy, always there for his family, his sister, trying not to hurt anyone’s feelings, but maybe doing it anyway because he is human after all.
I did not cry as much with one as with the first one but still a lot of strings were pulled and feeling were had and laughter was done out loud.
I really loved the narration too, as I finally could hear how every name was correctly said.
And Darius is such a sweet boy, always there for his family, his sister, trying not to hurt anyone’s feelings, but maybe doing it anyway because he is human after all.
I did not cry as much with one as with the first one but still a lot of strings were pulled and feeling were had and laughter was done out loud.
I really loved the narration too, as I finally could hear how every name was correctly said.
clementineecho's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia, Sexual content, Mental illness, Bullying, Homophobia, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Death of parent
Minor: Racism and Panic attacks/disorders
solangelicag's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25