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chaptersofmads's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Abortion
Moderate: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
azrah786's review
4.0
[For my full review head over to my BLOG]
**I was provided with an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
Told from a dual perspective, Call It What You Want follows two teenagers, who after personal misfortunes, are trying to get through high school.
This is a wonderful story of friendship and the importance of being there for someone when they need it. It’s about not letting other people’s mistakes take control of your life and not letting your own mistakes define you as long as you’re willing to learn and improve from them. Most importantly I think it highlights the idea that you should seek help when you need it.
The story touches on some hard-hitting topics, though it is done in a realistic and thought-provoking manner. Kemmerer has a knack for portraying characters who are struggling with inner conflicts and there are some wonderfully written character relationships within this story. I love that even the side characters are quite involved in the main narrative.
All in all this is a contemporary that I would definitely consider re-reading.
Final Rating - 4/5 Stars
**I was provided with an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
Told from a dual perspective, Call It What You Want follows two teenagers, who after personal misfortunes, are trying to get through high school.
This is a wonderful story of friendship and the importance of being there for someone when they need it. It’s about not letting other people’s mistakes take control of your life and not letting your own mistakes define you as long as you’re willing to learn and improve from them. Most importantly I think it highlights the idea that you should seek help when you need it.
The story touches on some hard-hitting topics, though it is done in a realistic and thought-provoking manner. Kemmerer has a knack for portraying characters who are struggling with inner conflicts and there are some wonderfully written character relationships within this story. I love that even the side characters are quite involved in the main narrative.
All in all this is a contemporary that I would definitely consider re-reading.
Final Rating - 4/5 Stars
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence