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sofiaaeelizabeth's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
edreyes's review against another edition
3.0
Want to give this 3 1/2 stars as I didn't immediately love it, and it is a slow read, but towards the middle I couldn't put it down.
cinnakuri's review against another edition
funny
informative
reflective
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
5.0
dearkatie's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
I didn't realise this was YA until I finished, but like a lot of YA books it's not 'young' at all. Really enjoyed this read!
avery_madison's review
adventurous
hopeful
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? No
3.5
dlynn07's review
emotional
informative
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? No
3.25
kellylellyreads's review
challenging
inspiring
4.75
A unique perspective on the historic south. I enjoyed the snark, heart, and bravery of the main character
fuzzyfocus's review
funny
hopeful
informative
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? No
4.5
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this historical fiction book about Jo, a 17 year old who is smart but also a "saucebox," living in Atlanta in 1890. Her feisty words get her fired from one job and into trouble around town, but it's her words and her wit that end up saving her. Fans of Bridgeston will enjoy the anonymous “Dear Miss Sweetie” column. References to early feminism (and how it was wholly white), first bicycles, horse racing, and racism. As someone who grew up going to horse races, I enjoyed the horse talk and racing.
rollaroyce's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0