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Love Is a Revolution by Renée Watson

0live_tr33's review against another edition

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3.0

Didn't vibe with the main character, but overall, a good book with great messages. Would recommend for early to middle high school students.

alexisamburgey's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

stralins's review against another edition

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3.0

Lie to get the guy to like me trope with social justice

sammerp219's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring slow-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

3.0

sweetmisty's review against another edition

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3.0

A young girl learns that even her terrible lies can get her into trouble

thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition

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5.0

I can always count on Renee Watson to write amazing MG and YA titles and Love is a Revolution is no exception. I loved many things about this book and to honor the style of the book I will list them.
1. It has a plus size main character and the fact that she’s plus sized isn’t a problem/issue for anyone. She loves her body & gets a hot boy too (here for it)
2. Nala is still figuring out who she going into her senior year which a lot of kids can relate to. She’s not sure if college is the right track for her and spends the book thinking about her future
3. Nala has an unconventional family life in that she lives with her aunt and uncle and cousin (who is more like a sister) because her mom couldn’t handle raising her
4. Lots of focus on Harlem, woke teens and social justice/activism
5. The message of loving yourself first is the best
Thanks Netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

tensepopcorn's review against another edition

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4.0

Okay so I enjoyed this book! I saw this at my local library and was draw in by the cover. It’s beautiful. I hated Tye at first and he was annoying, hints the 4 stars. It was an easy read and it definitely made me miss high school. I’m 26 but my favorite part was how much I connected to the main character. She reminds me of myself at that age and how I was finding myself. I will definitely be adding this book to my bookshelf!

t_ashleyxo's review against another edition

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4.0

Others have mentioned Nala being a frustrating character and she definitely was at times. I felt that added to her being more realistic as a teen character though. I wish there was a little more on her and Tye’s love story and how it ends, but I liked that this book included her relationship with her family and the ups and downs with them. It was an overall nice and easy read.

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3.0

Review also on @the_diaspora_reader
3.5/5 stars!
Love is a Revolution by Reneé Watson

slor19's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0