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katievallin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Blood, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Ableism, Alcohol, Gaslighting, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Antisemitism
roamingfictionalworlds's review
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
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
“I'm sick," I say. "And I don't wish that I wasn't. And I don't really care how uncomfortable that makes you anymore.”
Oh my goodness. I loved this book; I devoured it! I listened to the audiobook on Scribd. The narrator, Amy Melissa Bentley, did a phenomenal job! I felt they expressed Isabel's character very well.
Isabel, our main character, is 16 years old and has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). During one of her transfusion treatments, she meets Sasha. A 16-year-old boy with Gaucher disease. He is hilarious, sweet and retains a copious amount of (needless) historical facts. He has the biggest crush on Isabel, which is so obvious - I love him for it!
Isabel, being hardworking and outgoing, runs an advice column at school. I love that each chapter gets preceded with her question and the answers from the characters. It gives us insight into the characters personalities and is very entertaining.
Also, the setting plays off in New York over the festive season from November to March. The cosy vibes are everything!
There are so many important discussions in the book on ableism, people's biases on chronic illness and the shortcomings of the health care system and professionals (especially regarding an invisible illness).
The book is primarily character-driven. It was great to see how Isabel overcame some of the internal and external issues she was dealing with while still staying true to herself.
This was such a great read! I believe everyone should read it if they're able.
Oh my goodness. I loved this book; I devoured it! I listened to the audiobook on Scribd. The narrator, Amy Melissa Bentley, did a phenomenal job! I felt they expressed Isabel's character very well.
Isabel, our main character, is 16 years old and has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). During one of her transfusion treatments, she meets Sasha. A 16-year-old boy with Gaucher disease. He is hilarious, sweet and retains a copious amount of (needless) historical facts. He has the biggest crush on Isabel, which is so obvious - I love him for it!
Isabel, being hardworking and outgoing, runs an advice column at school. I love that each chapter gets preceded with her question and the answers from the characters. It gives us insight into the characters personalities and is very entertaining.
Also, the setting plays off in New York over the festive season from November to March. The cosy vibes are everything!
There are so many important discussions in the book on ableism, people's biases on chronic illness and the shortcomings of the health care system and professionals (especially regarding an invisible illness).
The book is primarily character-driven. It was great to see how Isabel overcame some of the internal and external issues she was dealing with while still staying true to herself.
This was such a great read! I believe everyone should read it if they're able.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Abandonment, Gaslighting, and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Cancer, Sexism, and Vomit
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