The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
ljp817's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Pedophilia
erica_reads_things's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There are many reviews that I have seen that reduce this to a " groomer pedophile book", and I have to disagree. We clearly see Kellan's perspective because it is written. We clearly see Wavy's perspective because it is written. This book highlights how complicated human emotions can be and are, especially amongst families and communities that have been deeply traumatized. Traumatized people sometimes make choices that others don't understand; that maybe aren't healthy or "right", but what they feel they and those in their lives need.Â
This book made me feel a lot of things: uncomfortable, sad, hopeful, weepy. For that, I'd call this a win. It's understandibly not for everyone though, so check triggers.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Body shaming, Car accident, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Murder, Violence, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Rape
Minor: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Classism
juliesbooksandbujo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Violence, Death, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Murder, Pedophilia, Blood, Child abuse, Eating disorder, and Rape
tgin15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I’m not going to rate this lower than what I think it should be based on the inappropriate relationship between two of the main characters. The quality of the book is exceptional, Bryn Greenwood fully immerses the reader in the lives of the characters. This is a tough read with heavy and disturbing topics.Â
Graphic: Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Body shaming, Child abuse, and Death
tcrivera12's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
kelseygrachek's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, Violence, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide, Eating disorder, Murder, Sexual violence, and Rape
Minor: Car accident, Gun violence, and Grief
mtehan7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Pedophilia, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Sexual content, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Eating disorder, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Minor: Gun violence, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Cursing, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
ktdakotareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Blood, Grief, Gun violence, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Mass/school shootings
cait_margaret's review against another edition
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Cancer, Pedophilia, Violence, Addiction, Car accident, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Mental illness
apiora215's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Drug abuse, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Abandonment, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship