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by Erin Flanagan (Goodreads Author)

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An Amazon reviewer said it was "A LOT OF RACISM for WHITE MEN" Did any one else feel that? Want to know before I buy it that means the white characters are racist or if the reader is a snowflake.

Molly The reader is the one being overly sensitive. A part of the plot revolves around sexual assault and how a white, rich boy gets off with a minor senten…moreThe reader is the one being overly sensitive. A part of the plot revolves around sexual assault and how a white, rich boy gets off with a minor sentence (this is something that is introduced early in the book). His family are the sort of stereotypical, old money white family that insulate their members from consequences. The main character, Maris, is supposedly a feminist writer who writes many think pieces about white male privilege (especially among the rich). "Racism" against white folks isn't the reason to not read the book. It's a bad, unbelievable book, THAT'S why you should miss it.(less)

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Why can't Maris, Noel, and Cody just sit down and talk to each other?

Caleb Thomas That is one of my main gripes with this book. Maris makes so many foolish choices that could be remedied through simple communication. She is self-sab…moreThat is one of my main gripes with this book. Maris makes so many foolish choices that could be remedied through simple communication. She is self-sabotaging in her refusal to explain what's really going on with her.(less)

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