★ 4.5 stars ★

content warnings:

Spoiler

non-graphic on-page description of rape, quid pro quo sexual harassment → assault from a teacher to a student, misogynistic language, victim blaming, sex shaming, biphobia, mentions of body shaming, mentions of racism, bullying, gender dysphoria, on-page panic attacks, internalized ableism, underage drinking

rep:

Spoiler

bisexual MC with anxiety [], nonbinary (genderqueer/ questioning) best friend & love interest [Charlie], Korean American love interest [Alex],

[review to come]

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CONVERSION: 11.8 / 15 = 4.5 stars

Prose: 6 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 10 / 10
Emotional Impact: 9 / 10
Development / Flow: 8 / 10
Setting: 6 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: 4 / 5
Originality / Trope Execution: 4 / 5
Memorability: 4 / 5