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kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Classism
pamelakluna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Abandonment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Deadnaming, Dementia, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Classism
veronicats'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Transphobia, Medical content, Dementia, and Classism
Minor: Deadnaming, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
galexy_brain'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Dementia, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Deadnaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Slavery, Transphobia, Medical content, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and War
steppecreature'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
4.75
Graphic: Deadnaming, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Dementia, Stalking, and Abandonment
Moderate: Medical content and Medical trauma
janadeschildre'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
4.5
Graphic: Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Racism, and Toxic relationship
sj_54'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
Highly recommend the audiobook, spot-on narrator.
While the jumps across timelines and the flashbacks may be confusing to some readers, (it requires some added effort and focus), it felt neither over the top nor unnecessary. It added to the mysteries of the story and allowed unique insights into each storyline.
I found there was never a dull moment, but can understand why some have described being 'bored' - it is not fast-paced and there is not a lot of 'action'. If you're in the mood for character-centered stories this is a great choice.
I particularly appreciated the approach this book took to including a trans character without immediately putting romantic feelings into question. It gets demoralizing to always see the inclusion of trans characters in a way that their existence is problematic to the main character, or that it is a reason in and of itself to affect the relationship.
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Rape
Minor: Deadnaming
papercraftalex'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
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent
vmgonzalez1003's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Dementia