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apetranoff's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
An interesting read but not what I expected and I didn't like the characters enough enjoy it as much as I expected.
jessisabella's review
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
beewashere's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
ohsunnyaa's review
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
chasityholcomb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-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
uhhlexiconic's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Perhaps speeding through the ending, everything building up to its ending-- the characters, the 70s music scene-- is compelling and complicated. An enjoyable coming of age
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Vomit, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death
blondierocket's review
4.0
Another good read from NetGalley! The cover is enough to entice anyone to pick it up, the title even more so. I wasn't sure what to expect and it took a little bit to love some unloveable and out of control characters but the more I read, the more I enjoyed and accepted this life the characters chose. Sarah Priscus does an amazing job of slowly creating the characters that surround Faun's story in such vivid detail, that I felt like I was almost there in person.
Faun is all alone after her mother dies and makes it to LA to live with her childhood best friend, Josie, who introduces her into the backstage world of music and groupies with her boyfriends band, Holiday Sun. What follows is a young girl struggling with identity and lack of self confidence, but with a dream for a bigger life. She doesn't give up despite what is said about her or thrown at her.
I got vibes of Almost Famous. In the end, super enjoyed this one!
Faun is all alone after her mother dies and makes it to LA to live with her childhood best friend, Josie, who introduces her into the backstage world of music and groupies with her boyfriends band, Holiday Sun. What follows is a young girl struggling with identity and lack of self confidence, but with a dream for a bigger life. She doesn't give up despite what is said about her or thrown at her.
I got vibes of Almost Famous. In the end, super enjoyed this one!