jaschamb6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Drug use, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Addiction, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Physical abuse
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.
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
annaberry717's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Drug abuse
thewanderingbooknerd's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
oriana095'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Cursing, Murder, Pedophilia, Mental illness, Racism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
yilliun's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wavy really tried to make the best of a bad situation and I understand many of those decisions were made under duress.
This book will leave you with many mixed feelings and the story will stay with you for a long time.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual content
wyabook234'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
4.75
Graphic: Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Drug abuse
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
freadman666's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Blood, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
bootsmom3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Graphic: Blood, Car accident, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Mental illness, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Murder, Sexual violence, Addiction, Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse