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rikkir77's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
jennmheath's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
alyssakayreads's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book a lot because it tackles young adult depression and anxiety from the perspective of a young adult (13 year old Pluto).
hsinjulit's review against another edition
5.0
It’s a space-themed MG book, so of course I loved it.
gemwilder's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
silvester's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ryn_richmond's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
notinjersey's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second middle grade book I read this month that takes place at the Jersey shore! Pluto is almost 13 and everything is different this summer than every other summer she can remember. She was just diagnosed with depression and anxiety and she feels like she wants to disappear into a black hole. I could feel her struggles and emotions and I thought this was a well written story about depression in young teens. I could especially relate to her mom, who didn’t know what to do to help Pluto. Throughout the summer, Pluto works on going to therapy, taking her medication (which I wasn’t sure was the right type as it didn’t seem to help!), working with a tutor to be able to start 8th grade, and interacting with her friends. She also makes a new friend who she begins to feel attracted to as more than friends as well. Pluto feels that her depression has turned her into someone different and throughout the book she struggles with being who she is now. Things are different but she is still herself – just a different version of herself. This book is great for mental health awareness and for teens who feel like everything is changing.
benji_dw's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.25
Powerful coming of age story about a neuro-divergent young person.