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runes_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I would consider this dark-academia adjacent, vibe wise. There's mystery, discussions of privilege, and it of course takes place at a Catholic private school. The main cast is high school age, with the main girls being around the protagonists age (16) and in the same school year. The love interest is a year above them, so around 17. There is sexual content, so keep that in mind. Nothing very graphic, and the scenes are pretty short.
There is cursing throughout the book, and there's a bit of claustrophobia right at the beginning to be aware of.
I definitely recommend this story! The character flaws were a major part of it, and the characters changed and evolved so much throughout. It's creepy, suspenseful, but with lighter moments and a cute romance. The queer rep is lovely as always, with drag performers and the not-cis love interest. (I'm not sure what label he used)
5/5
Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying and Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny
elliereadsthings's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
“I lean my head on his shoulder and wonder just how much easier life would be if I weren’t in love with Roe O’Callaghan. But, oh god, how boring.”
Graphic: Cursing, Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Mental illness, Racism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Excrement, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, Outing, and Classism
eihreads'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: Self harm and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Misogyny
fae_bae'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
4.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Self harm, Grief, and Religious bigotry