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Odd One Out by Nic Stone

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kmatlydennis's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

3.0

As soon as I put this book on my classroom shelf, a student is going to steal it—but it’s going to be the book that someone is going to need.

**4.5 rounded up**
I hope this book reaches all the young people who need help figuring out who they are. I love the message of changing labels and friendships. The joy within the friendships and relationships was wonderful.

alexan13's review against another edition

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4.0

A voicey book about a messy, messy situation. I think this book aptly portrays the mess that is dealing with sexual identity and emotions and relationships as a teen -- it certainly rang true to my own memories.

thomasr417's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

5.0

book_concierge's review against another edition

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2.0

A love triangle in high school, told in turn by each of the three principle characters.

Clearly, I am not the target demographic for this YA novel about kids who are conflicted about their sexuality. Oh, the teen angst over whom to love. I get that these kids are confused and experimenting and unsure and troubled. But I thought the basic premise was totally unrealistic and the dialogue lacked depth.

marieintheraw's review against another edition

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2.0

Messy, but with an apparent purpose? I feel like a certain thing was just a catalyst for something else to happen

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, but maybe it's because I've ended up as the left out leg of a love-triangle that could have been a polyamorous relationship before.

A big issue I had with this novel involved the formatting. Nic Stone took a risk dividing the story into thirds and it does not work for it all the time.

barnesbookshelf's review

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5.0

Once again, Nic Stone knocked it way out of the park. Each of the three main characters has such a unique voice that when the story shifts perspective, you are never confused as to who is talking. The story is heartwrenching at times, especially as the three friends get more and more tangled up in the things they aren't saying to one another. I love the exploration of sexuality, as well as the frank discussions of multiple queer topics. Also, the fact that the group had two other guy friends who were just genuinely good dudes? Amazing! I love Stone's work and I can't wait to read more of it.

therealbel's review against another edition

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5.0

Unexpectedly really enjoyed this - thought it would be good and a decent read, Nic Stone is, indeed, a great author. But I ended up binging it - reading it at every opportunity. A great coming of age book which tells you that you *can* question who you are, and that you can keep questioning and changing and identifying and moving as you grow. A great YA book.

kpotter831's review against another edition

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1.0

So disappointed in this book, because I LOVED Dear Martin!! I got through the first third of the book...but it was a struggle. Then I skimmed though it and read the last few chapters. It was boring, unrealistic and I didn’t feel connected to any of the characters. Felt like the author was trying too hard. It didn’t feel genuine.