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littleseal's review against another edition
5.0
Despite not going up in a small town or being a teenager in the 80s, I still felt a strong relatability to Robin and her struggles. At least once a chapter I would think to myself, "That happened to me" or "I agree" or "This is relatable." There was something truly captivating about the story, and the way it took Robin a while to realize her own sexuality is just so real. I'm going to say this is probably one of my favorite books of the year so far.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
hiddenfallacies's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rebel Robin is a refreshing and honest take on what it's like to grow up as a queer teen in a small town. Seeing her grow into herself and discover what she wants from life felt like an authentic journey that you didn't want to end. I also appreciate that this novel told a new story while still weaving in characters and b-sides of moments that we know from the show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexism, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Cursing, Racism, Toxic relationship, Outing, Alcohol, and Classism