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stindex's review against another edition
adventurous
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
blakelyschmidt's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book tore me apart. I found myself audibly yelling at the characters as if I could change their minds. I threw the device I was reading on multiple times because I could not bear to continue on. It hurt me in ways I cannot begin to understand and I will not be the same again for a long time. I don’t know if a book has ever made me feel so much, or ever will again. At the end, I found myself unable to stop crying and get over it. I grieved over every loss as if I truly knew the character because the incredible writing made me feel like I did. I also had moments of pure joy where I could not stop smiling and laughing. I cannot begin to express my emotions and grief. I will mourn these characters forever. My only critique is that sometimes the changing perspectives confused me, but other than that it was perfect. I was shocked multiple times and could not begin to wrap my head around the surprises. If you are looking for your heart to be filled, then ripped out then I beg you to pick up this book and don’t stop reading till it’s over. I am overwhelmed with emotion and I know you will be too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
It was extremely violent because it is a dystopian war, but the story line is worth enduring the blood if you can.