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mishmashedme's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-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
Another great YA book from Brandy Colbert.
I’ve read several of her books now and I can count on meaningful, heart wrenching, deep characters who navigate a spectrum of important social issues when I pick up her books.
In this particular story, Dove is learning about first love, about herself and who she is growing into and about where she comes from. She’s learning that not everything is clear cut and that she’s evolving as a person as she heads into her junior year.
I love Colbert’s writing in how she develops characters that I quickly root for and invest in. Her way of writing issues that teens face and give them the weight and respect they deserve is fantastic.
I find because of the candour of the topics addressed it could be a read for older teens.
I’ve read several of her books now and I can count on meaningful, heart wrenching, deep characters who navigate a spectrum of important social issues when I pick up her books.
In this particular story, Dove is learning about first love, about herself and who she is growing into and about where she comes from. She’s learning that not everything is clear cut and that she’s evolving as a person as she heads into her junior year.
I love Colbert’s writing in how she develops characters that I quickly root for and invest in. Her way of writing issues that teens face and give them the weight and respect they deserve is fantastic.
I find because of the candour of the topics addressed it could be a read for older teens.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Abortion
brissieb's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, and Sexual content
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