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matheo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, and Bullying
larabezzina's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was enjoyable and a quick read that helped break me out of a reading slump (I finished it in one sitting) however while the story was enjoyable there were aspects of the writing and some coverage of sensitive topics that felt superficial. For example it felt as though the author just googled touristy spots in London and then wrote from that. Furthermore, while some topics like navigating toxic relationships were covered in great depth there were several incidents in the book that seemingly came out of no where such as eating disorders and an instance where the MC is nearly sexually assaulted and were then resolved as though they were trivial which felt insincere, unrealistic and tested my suspension of belief (including the fact that the MC has severe anxiety but still manages to drop everything and move overseas without a solid plan). Still, the book does a fantastic job of representing lgbt young people, is a wonderful story about found family and was rich in musical knowledge that felt very authentic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
mossylemon's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
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