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 that
Juli 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.