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A review by anchovysaurus
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Flipped subtly touched on themes related to personal growth at any age, like how comparison leads to insecurity, wrestling with the realisation that a parent you've idolised isn't a good person, and how parents' opinions shape their children's opinions.
I appreciate thatJuli and Bryce don't end up together. Instead, there's the implication that they should get to know each other first. By the end, however, Bryce still has a long way to go in terms of his sexism, fatphobia, and emotional immaturity. Also, when Juli's confused about Bryce trying to kiss her without her consent , her mom throws the "just give him a chance" argument at her.
I appreciate that