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book_concierge's review against another edition
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.
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
2.0
Messy, but with an apparent purpose? I feel like a certain thing was just a catalyst for something else to happen 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.
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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.barnesbookshelf's review against another edition
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
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
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.
alex1252's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
bickie's review against another edition
4.0
Honest exploration of sexuality based on author's own experiences. 3 POV starting with Coop, a Black boy who lives with his pediatrician mom (dad died in a car crash), Rae, a biracial Chinese/Irish girl new to town who lives with her divorced dad (a pediatrician), and then Jupiter, a biracial Black/Latina living with her two dads. Cooper is in love with Jupiter and pretty much has been since they became friends when he moved next door when they were 7. Jupiter is a lesbian, so that will never happen, but Coop still hopes. Rae seems to like both of them. Much discussion about sexuality and sex, how you know what sexuality label works for you - or not. Also discussion about sexual agency and consent.
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Rae, at 15, has had coerced/manipulative sex with a boy; Jupiter has never kissed anyone romantically; Coop has girlfriends but has never had sex. Each explores new territory in the book.bookcub's review against another edition
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
I hated this book with a burning passion. Run far, far away from it
eloracookauthor's review against another edition
Unfortunately, I'm calling this one a DNF just under 100 pages.
This was my first Nic Stone book and an ARC at that, which I was very excited to get into, but my biggest and almost sole issue is that there's no plot pushing the story forward. Others who like LGBTQ+ stories regardless of what the plot or conflict is will probably still enjoy this one and may even find a strong connection to the characters, but alas I wasn't one of them. I hope between now and publication, Stone speeds up the story and adds more conflict around the love triangle so readers can be gripping the book wondering how the dynamic will work out.
Thank you to Penguin Teen for sending me an ARC to review
This was my first Nic Stone book and an ARC at that, which I was very excited to get into, but my biggest and almost sole issue is that there's no plot pushing the story forward. Others who like LGBTQ+ stories regardless of what the plot or conflict is will probably still enjoy this one and may even find a strong connection to the characters, but alas I wasn't one of them. I hope between now and publication, Stone speeds up the story and adds more conflict around the love triangle so readers can be gripping the book wondering how the dynamic will work out.
Thank you to Penguin Teen for sending me an ARC to review
juliemarie26's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
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