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Phantom Limbs by Paula Garner

cadenceboudreaux's review

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funny lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

maegsreadsalot's review against another edition

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4.0

A cute read about swimming and amputation.

bwluvs2read's review against another edition

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4.0

I loved the story and plot of this book, but the way Otis constantly sexualized Meg was just complete unnecessary, and, quite frankly, annoying.

foreveryoungadult's review against another edition

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Graded By: Poshdeluxe
Cover Story: Watercolor
BFF Charm: With Benefits
Swoonworthy Scale: 6
Talky Talk: Straight Up Dude
Bonus Factor: Childhood Sweethearts
Relationship Status: Affectionate

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megnanpar's review against another edition

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3.0

I don't understand the appeal of Meg, especially relative to Otis. The ending was too rushed. I'd rather read a book about Dara.

alle_kat97's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

theoceanrose's review against another edition

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3.0

Something different. I don't know where I heard about this book but I'm glad I read it

davinareads's review against another edition

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5.0

I didn't cry 500 times or anything like that.

koby's review against another edition

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2.0

I really wanted to like this book. It seemed to have a good set up: Otis and Meg are best friends who are separated by her move after the tragic death of Otis's younger brother. Otis also has friend who lost an arm - and an Olympic dream - and now turns all her attention to Otis's swimming prospects, creating a complicated relationship. But pretty much from the start, the book was way too dramatic for me. I hoped it would get better, but it never did. It felt like a hugely unrealistic book and I could not connect with any of the characters. I read it to finish it only. That being said, I think a lot of other people would like it. It just was not for me.

abbeyminaj's review against another edition

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2.0

Man I was really expecting to like this one too. Clearly I'm in the minority here but I thought much of the dialogue was unrealistic for a couple of 16 year olds, and there were almost too many loose ends for me to count.