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mengzhenreads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book had a lot good things going for it! I really enjoyed the message and Marin's character growth and inner turmoil was also handled really well. I think the simple writing style really makes this book accessible for people of all ages and skill levels and I really enjoyed the commentary and reflection on the expectations society has for girls at Marin's age.
What kept me from giving this book 4 stars was that I felt that a lot of the pop culture references that the author's made during the story were a bit outdated and weren't necessary to the plot at all. I also felt like the end was a bit too neat and tidy, but honestly it doesn't bother me that much since I think we deserve more happy endings anyways. Overall, this was a really good and I would definitely recommend it to people who want to learn more about feminism and the teenage girl experience in high school.
What kept me from giving this book 4 stars was that I felt that a lot of the pop culture references that the author's made during the story were a bit outdated and weren't necessary to the plot at all. I also felt like the end was a bit too neat and tidy, but honestly it doesn't bother me that much since I think we deserve more happy endings anyways. Overall, this was a really good and I would definitely recommend it to people who want to learn more about feminism and the teenage girl experience in high school.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Bullying and Sexism
Minor: Alcoholism and Cursing
kristinbookdragon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Pedophilia, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Alcoholism
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