All of the Above
Juno Dawson
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2015
⚠️Content Warnings
DeathEating DisordersGriefMild HomophobiaSuicide or Self-Harm
When sixteen-year-old Toria Bland arrives at her new school she needs to work out who her friends are in a crazy whirl of worry, exam pressure and anxiety over fitting in. Things start looking up when Toria meets the funny and foul-mouthed Polly, who’s the coolest girl that Toria has ever seen. Polly and the rest of the ‘alternative’ kids take Toria under their wing. And that’s when she meets the irresistible Nico Mancini, lead singer of a local band – and it’s instalove at first sight! Toria likes Nico, Nico likes Toria, but then there’s Polly … love and friendship have a funny way of going round in circles.
Tonight’s fit
Best for readers who enjoy: Humourous · Coming of Age · Steady
Humourous
Academy / School
POV: Single POV
Published by Hot Key Books
Characters
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Children
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Queer
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Teenagers
Sub-genre
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Coming of Age
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lgbtqia+ Fiction
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Romance
Experience
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Humourous
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Lighthearted
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Mid-Pace
Pace
Gentle
Adrenaline
Balanced
Tone
Light
Dark
Balanced
Book length
Short
Epic
Balanced
More nuance
Violence
Soft
Graphic
Soft
Romance
Background
Front and centre
Balanced
Worldbuilding
Light touch
Deep & dense
Balanced
Readability
Breezy
Dense
Balanced
Humour
Serious
Very funny
Balanced
Target audience
Younger
Adult
Balanced
Juno Dawson
lgbtqia+, Young Adult, Thriller
Juno Dawson is an English author of young adult fiction and non-fiction. Dawson's notable works include This Book Is Gay, Mind Your Head, Margot & Me, The Gender Games, Clean, Meat Market, and the series Her Majesty's Royal Coven.
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Not for me: All of the Above
All of the Above is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Loved it: All of the Above
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. All of the Above has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Really enjoyed: All of the Above
I went into All of the Above with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Really enjoyed: All of the Above
Mixed feelings on All of the Above, but I can see why people love it. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Loved it: All of the Above
All of the Above is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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Mixed feelings: All of the Above
I went into All of the Above with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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