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ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I thought this was a really sweet story! I loved the disability representation and how it is written in a simple to understand way for younger readers. Aven’s parents were wonderful and supportive!
I also loved the friendship between Aven, Connor, and Zion. Aven was truly the glue they needed.
I also loved the friendship between Aven, Connor, and Zion. Aven was truly the glue they needed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Minor: Death of parent
someonelikeblue's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Moderate: Fatphobia and Dementia
Minor: Death of parent
allweseeorseem's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Bullying
Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
A lovely story mostly about friendship and believing in and accepting yourself & others as they are and what they aspire to be. Disability-affirming.mandi4886's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Dementia
ashleighsbooks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
this was a quick and lovable story of three kids finding their place in the world. a little bit of mystery, a little bit of humor, and a lot of emotions. overall a very simple and predictable story, but fun and enjoyable nonetheless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Minor: Body shaming, Self harm, Dementia, and Grief
library_dreamer's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
nxclx's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
As someone that is fully abled, I want to preface this review by saying just that: this is an outsiders review and should be taken as such. Please see other reviews for a more first hand perspective. I have looked over other reviews before writing this one, as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. For the main plots, I liked it a lot, save for the ending with the adoption reveal. I personally could have done without that. I found the mystery aspect to be fun and just as silly as middle graders would make it be. I personally liked how the disabilities of the two characters were addressed and progressed throughout the book, and how all three were considered outcasts and banded together before branching out to others at the end. I can see how certain parts could be handled better ("be a man" and other gender enforcing wording for example) , but it didn't ruin the book for me. I think this would be a great book to show middle graders and to have a discussion about after the fact. It seems like a great starting point to introduce heavier topics and open up discussions.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. For the main plots, I liked it a lot, save for the ending with the adoption reveal. I personally could have done without that. I found the mystery aspect to be fun and just as silly as middle graders would make it be. I personally liked how the disabilities of the two characters were addressed and progressed throughout the book, and how all three were considered outcasts and banded together before branching out to others at the end. I can see how certain parts could be handled better ("be a man" and other gender enforcing wording for example) , but it didn't ruin the book for me. I think this would be a great book to show middle graders and to have a discussion about after the fact. It seems like a great starting point to introduce heavier topics and open up discussions.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Stalking and Murder
annalisaely's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying