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- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you, Goodreads and S&S for a copy of this adorable book!
Jackie is a new adult (teen) who is trying to figure out herself and her life the summer after graduating high school. She navigating the changes happening to a lifelong friendship, the maturing relationships she has with her sisters, and new budding romance. Throw in some newfound internet fame and life is CONFUSING! I was frustrated and sad for her but eventually cheered on
I truly enjoyed this short-term coming-of-age story that today's youth can definitely relate to (and maybe even learn a lesson?!).
For the young adults who will read this, I give bonus points for
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Cancer, Car accident, and Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Let's start with the request for the art department: please update the map for book four. Thanks.
ANDARNA! I bawled like a baby, may have thrown the book across the room. I am not okay.
OS is amazingly written, and is definitely my favorite book of the series so far. I am fascinated by the world, politics, and society building that's just packed into the plot of the Quest Squad's adventures. Keep Ridoc safe. Bring back Garrick.
I have so many questions and need book four now please. Oh, and more of Broccoli.
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Dual POV of two friends caught in the middle of an international Problem. They lose each other but are, thankfully, forced back together just in time to save the world and each other. A cute, actually realistic (looking at you, every girl-finds-out-she's-a-princess trope (but honestly ILY too)) coming of age/YA love story.
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Blood
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Body shaming and Sexual content
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death and Domestic abuse
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Murder