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cristineconey'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
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide
marit_johnson'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, and Grief
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent
zikeyag's review
- 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
I also enjoyed the supporting characters, Sylvia and Sara’s dad, Hosea. His verbal communication being only poems confused me in the beginning, but as the story went on I started to understand what he was communicating to everyone as if I was becoming a student too ☺️. & Sylvia ? Love her. She pushed Sara without forcing her. Gave her balance when she was teetering over the edge.
Now Jacob, he had a lot to come to grips with as well. I applaud him for coming back to face it and challenge himself and not being scared of falling for Sara and her family. Sara’s family showed him what his family somewhat used to be and guided him back on the road to forgiveness.
This book was a lot and I’m upset that I took so long to read it. I’m also grateful that my husband bought it for me, so I’ll forever have the physical copy to cherish.
Moderate: Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Rape
bwithwings'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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Cancer, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Death, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, and Pregnancy
ukponge'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Rape, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide
chelle22's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, and Alcohol
soph_ship'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
2.5
Would absolutely never recommend to survivors of sexual assault.
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Death, Rape, Suicide, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
srjennings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Child death, Death, Suicide, and Death of parent
wellreadmegs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
So many heavy topics covered in this book but also how brave and incredible these characters are. The entire book revolves around the topic of forgiveness. For the victims, for the families of the victims, for the perpetrator. So many people are affected by this one act. Even 8 years later, this book shows the fallout of that. But when the dust settles how do you move on? How do you live your life?
This book featured so many layers. I loved hearing from both Jacob & Sara's perspectives. There was so much hurt and so much love in this book - I loved how realistic it was. The author mentioned in her notes at the end of the book that she likes writing bittersweet endings &. I think in this scenario she did it justice. The author did mention she had written a letter from Sara to Birdie that would have tied things up nicely but decided to leave it out. As much as I am curious to read it I am satisfied with the ending - although a little too abrupt for my liking.
I would have also loved to read Hosea's letter to Sarah but it almost felt too intimate for the readers to hear since Hosea only ever spoke in Poetry. Speaking of poetry, I think it worked in this book. I don't love reading it but the way it was weaved into the story and text was beautiful even if I didn't fully understand it. I simply cannot recommend this book enough, especially for a debut author. I cannot wait to read her next one!
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Rape, Suicide, and Pregnancy
bookdragonkatie'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Rape, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide