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natbue's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
A heartwarming queer coming of age story intertwined with very real and triggering subjects.
I think the story was very well executed and relatable especially how Savannah has changed since high school and how important a good group of friends and supportive environment can be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
bi_n_large's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Toxic friendship, Biphobia, Sexual content, and Transphobia
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Rape, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Panic attacks/disorders
baguettegay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
such a beautiful story of facing and dealing with trauma, losing yourself and finding truer self, and also finding support and community in ways you never thought you could or deserved
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Rape, Toxic friendship, and Dysphoria
ebauer10's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
wazaubrey's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
Moderate: Transphobia
moxygen's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The best book I’ve read so far this year. A really beautiful story of coming of age, understanding your trauma, and finding yourself even when it’s hard, which it often is.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Domestic abuse
ang44's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.75
This book hits so close to home for anyone with a history of sexual trauma or anyone who has ever been through the queer college student experience... I really didn't expect this book to resonate so much with me. I think the majority of the writing in terms of the main character's voice, the story structure, and the plot were all BEAUTIFULLY intertwined.
It does delve deeply into the sexual trauma piece of the main character, into quite a lot of detail for a few scattered chapters, which can be very emotional and upsetting.
I also felt as though the initial voice of the first few pages was very jarring, almost as if she sounds like a right winger's caricature of a liberal college student, and I was very happy that this balanced out as the story went on. Some of that inner monologue did really make me cringe, and there was a bit of this that continued throughout the book but it became very tolerable. I did also see someone point out that everyone also just happens to love the main character all the time, which I think is an interesting choice I didn't notice because it makes them feel so loveable but also is unrealistic? But I really did love many of these characters.
Overall, this was a really fantastic and eye-opening and comforting and validating novel.
It does delve deeply into the sexual trauma piece of the main character, into quite a lot of detail for a few scattered chapters, which can be very emotional and upsetting.
I also felt as though the initial voice of the first few pages was very jarring, almost as if she sounds like a right winger's caricature of a liberal college student, and I was very happy that this balanced out as the story went on. Some of that inner monologue did really make me cringe, and there was a bit of this that continued throughout the book but it became very tolerable. I did also see someone point out that everyone also just happens to love the main character all the time, which I think is an interesting choice I didn't notice because it makes them feel so loveable but also is unrealistic? But I really did love many of these characters.
Overall, this was a really fantastic and eye-opening and comforting and validating novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Rape
partymccarty30's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Toxic friendship
oh_bother's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Really cute and tender exploration of growing out of old friendships, growing into yourself, and healing from a past you’re just beginning to understand. I wasn’t expecting the central conflict to be about a sexual assault, so that took me back a bit. However, the author weaves this story beautifully with rich and diverse characters and I appreciated her voice and heart. The timeline of events and skipping around in years felt a little clunky and, as most YA novels about gen z written by millennials do, some of the “woke” stuff felt contrived and stuffed in. Then again, I remember the way I talked in college at my tiny liberal arts school 😂 I really really liked the sweet and awkward sex scene between Wes and Sav 🥹 The Wes storyline really grew on me, though at first the crush felt unnecessary. Overall, sweet and heartfelt read that made me feel warm and hopeful for my growth to continue even as a late 20-something 🩶
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Transphobia, Biphobia, and Homophobia
megflynn1113's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcohol and Toxic friendship