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4ny'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
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Outing, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Vomit, Stalking, and Alcohol
sabinehunter'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
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Outing, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
hexagonal_flowers'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
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Homophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Car accident, and Death of parent
emilyreadstoomuch'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Outing, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Car accident and Suicide attempt
m9638'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide attempt
ohyayitsapril'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
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Outing, and Toxic friendship
laikynmeng's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Bullying
madscientistcat'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
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
queen21's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Blood
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Violence, Vomit, and Medical trauma
emilia777's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
this was disastrous and i can’t believe how anyone would be willing or even capable of ignoring the many problems with this book.
let’s start with Roman, oh boy, the lack of character development he had was simply painful to witness, actually, i think he only got worse.
but my biggest problem with his character was the the fact his behavior was excused because of his trauma. his character was a tragic case of “the abused becomes the abuser” and it causes this inability to completely hate him, it only goes to show he manipulated everyone around him, especially jonah.
jonah, who deserves so much better than the tiny glimpse of love roman would give him. he was desperate to be loved and roman only played into this. for someone who didn’t want to be like his father, he’s doing an awful job, saying things like “no one can hurt him but me” and “i’ll never let anything happen to you” right after basically assaulting him. he’s creating a facade of safety so jonah feels like he needs him and allows himself to be hurt in return for his “protection” and supposed affection. i don’t think roman is even completely aware that he does this, which is what makes their relationship so extremely toxic,
roman’s mother was described as; desperate for her husband to love her, despite everything, which only leads me to believe roman and jonah’s relationship will end up exactly like theirs.
two broken halfs don’t make a whole, people can rarely “fix” each other,
i don’t doubt these boys felt something akin to love for each other, but it’s the destructive kind and not sustainable. these boys BOTH needed serious therapy and i hope they don’t stay together, at least for the time being.
the one good thing i have to say about this book is the writing, it makes you feel, the pain, the terror, the chemistry.
the fact that it got me pent up enough to write this review is an indication of good writing, it just kinda gets washed out but all the awfulness.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Grief and Suicide attempt