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I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. I'm usually hesitant to read YA novels from the 2010's, but this piqued my interest with it's LGBTQ-theme.
I didn't realized I was enjoying it until I found myself so angry at the protagonist's parents. I usually find that if I have a strong emotion about any character - that I care what happens to them (whether it's good or bar) - that I enjoy the story.
The author did a great job capturing the complicated feelings of LGBTQ characters and the family dynamics that can occur as well as friendship and relationship complexities.
I found it well written and really wanted to know what happened next.
I didn't realized I was enjoying it until I found myself so angry at the protagonist's parents. I usually find that if I have a strong emotion about any character - that I care what happens to them (whether it's good or bar) - that I enjoy the story.
The author did a great job capturing the complicated feelings of LGBTQ characters and the family dynamics that can occur as well as friendship and relationship complexities.
I found it well written and really wanted to know what happened next.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
SAPPHIC BOOK BINGO 2022: ROMANTIC COMEDY
Casey McQuiston has done it again!
I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC at a library conference where I got to meet the amazing author in person. She even signed the copy for me, and it’s definitely in my top 10 favorite moments ever to happen to me.
I loved everything about this. It’s gay, every character has depth, the story is amazing, it’s funny, it’s romantic, it’s heartwarming, it made me smile.
This novel did not disappoint! Perhaps one of the most well written YA lgbtq romances I’ve read.
Casey McQuiston has done it again!
I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC at a library conference where I got to meet the amazing author in person. She even signed the copy for me, and it’s definitely in my top 10 favorite moments ever to happen to me.
I loved everything about this. It’s gay, every character has depth, the story is amazing, it’s funny, it’s romantic, it’s heartwarming, it made me smile.
This novel did not disappoint! Perhaps one of the most well written YA lgbtq romances I’ve read.
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I’ve been wanting to read this book for such a long time, but never picked it up! I love NPH, and I grew up in magic world - going to magic conventions since I was around 5 or 6. So this book was on my radar, and I’m so glad I finally got around to reading it.
As a young middle-grade novel, it’s amazing. The characters are so quirky, weird, and fun. I imagine kids that read it can relate to feeling like an outsider. The plot was exciting and sprinkled with magic. I loved the conversation of what magic means - tricks, fate, friendship, deception, etc. It was also really cool that simple magic tricks were featured as little “how-to’s”. What a great way to get kids interested and immersed in the book!
I’ve been wanting to read this book for such a long time, but never picked it up! I love NPH, and I grew up in magic world - going to magic conventions since I was around 5 or 6. So this book was on my radar, and I’m so glad I finally got around to reading it.
As a young middle-grade novel, it’s amazing. The characters are so quirky, weird, and fun. I imagine kids that read it can relate to feeling like an outsider. The plot was exciting and sprinkled with magic. I loved the conversation of what magic means - tricks, fate, friendship, deception, etc. It was also really cool that simple magic tricks were featured as little “how-to’s”. What a great way to get kids interested and immersed in the book!
I can see how this book is a classic. It does a really great job depicting life from a 12 year old’s perspective - especially since it was written around the 1970s, and it can still apply to life today.
I’m happy that it didn’t shy away from topics like menstruation and religion. I don’t really care too much about religion and if a book touches on it, I usually put it down, but I like how it was handled in this book.
Also, am I the only one that didn’t like the grandmother? I suppose reading this as an adult with stepchildren who have a grandmother that spoils them and tries to keep the parents out of situations, this grandmother hit a little too close to home.
I’m happy that it didn’t shy away from topics like menstruation and religion. I don’t really care too much about religion and if a book touches on it, I usually put it down, but I like how it was handled in this book.
Also, am I the only one that didn’t like the grandmother? I suppose reading this as an adult with stepchildren who have a grandmother that spoils them and tries to keep the parents out of situations, this grandmother hit a little too close to home.
Ok, this was really cute, and way better than I was expecting. It’s gay and set in London?!?! Sign me up.
But also - I love how realistic Marty’s anxiety was portrayed and his complex relationships with all the other characters. Especially Meghan and Pierce. I don’t want to spoil it, but I appreciated how everything was wrapped up.
But also - I love how realistic Marty’s anxiety was portrayed and his complex relationships with all the other characters. Especially Meghan and Pierce. I don’t want to spoil it, but I appreciated how everything was wrapped up.
A very important topic written in a middle school novel. This young piece of feminist fiction is a great addition to the middle school age books. While I didn’t really feel the characters (especially secondary characters) were three dimensional, I felt how the topic of dress codes was well done as well as the story’s pacing.
I wish I would have had a book like this when I was in middle school. I’d like to think it would have helped me speak up against the dress code at my school, but it was a time when you didn’t question rules authorities made. Now that dress codes are getting more and more attention, it’s imperative a book like this can fall into the hands of a young middle school student ready to fight for equality and respect.
I wish I would have had a book like this when I was in middle school. I’d like to think it would have helped me speak up against the dress code at my school, but it was a time when you didn’t question rules authorities made. Now that dress codes are getting more and more attention, it’s imperative a book like this can fall into the hands of a young middle school student ready to fight for equality and respect.
I stayed up until 4am finishing this book because it was so freaking cute, adorable, raw, funny, and oh so lovely.
I’m a huge fan of Heartstopper, so I figured I’d like Alice Oseman’s other books, and this one did not disappoint.
I’m obsessed with Georgia’s journey, and I love how the sexual spectrum is seen as that - a spectrum, not black and white. Georgia’s inner monologue is so well written as it goes back and forth about understanding herself.
What an absolute joy if a story about accepting yourself, friendship, being lonely, relationships, and, ultimately, love.
I’m a huge fan of Heartstopper, so I figured I’d like Alice Oseman’s other books, and this one did not disappoint.
I’m obsessed with Georgia’s journey, and I love how the sexual spectrum is seen as that - a spectrum, not black and white. Georgia’s inner monologue is so well written as it goes back and forth about understanding herself.
What an absolute joy if a story about accepting yourself, friendship, being lonely, relationships, and, ultimately, love.
Wow. What an absolutely powerful novel.
The writing is so well done, the story is heartbreaking and hopeful, the complex emotions of the main character are prevalent and intriguing, the heart facts and information scattered throughout are enlightening.
I loved that the details of the horrific event weren’t given at the beginning. The build-up of giving the reader a few moments leading up to it ever couple chapters helped bring an intensity to a situation that was already intense. It bolden and italicized and underlined how incredibly messed up the horrific event was. I won’t give spoilers here, so just trust me on this.
You rooted for the main character’s journey across the US. You rooted for her to accept her trauma. You rooted for her to fall in love. You rooted for her to survive.
Without a doubt. 5 stars.
The writing is so well done, the story is heartbreaking and hopeful, the complex emotions of the main character are prevalent and intriguing, the heart facts and information scattered throughout are enlightening.
I loved that the details of the horrific event weren’t given at the beginning. The build-up of giving the reader a few moments leading up to it ever couple chapters helped bring an intensity to a situation that was already intense. It bolden and italicized and underlined how incredibly messed up the horrific event was. I won’t give spoilers here, so just trust me on this.
You rooted for the main character’s journey across the US. You rooted for her to accept her trauma. You rooted for her to fall in love. You rooted for her to survive.
Without a doubt. 5 stars.
I’m all about banned books. This was a very interesting biography, full of political protests, banned books, finding what you believe in, and friendship.
Wow. How empowering, how moving, how important. It was lovely to sit with these words that touched our nation. I’m reading this over a year after it was first read at the inauguration, and it was a perfect reminder of what we hope to make our future.