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infusionofviolets's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and War
Minor: Death, Misogyny, Self harm, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
shaybunchanumbers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The book describes itself as a mystery genre but the only mystery that really existed in it were the real names of Hemi and Belle (one of whom didn’t last very long) and how such a misunderstanding occurred in the first place. But, even that, wasn’t really a mystery.
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
torrick17'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
Moderate: Mental illness, Antisemitism, and Abandonment
Minor: Suicide
jennswan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Genocide, Infidelity, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Car accident, and Classism
readtomea97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, and Classism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
tiiiger35'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
4.75
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Cancer, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Abandonment, and War
chacharlotte'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
3.5
What also bothers me are Ashlyn‘s magic powers, that seem like an afterthought/just thrown in there to give Ashlyn motivation to pursue the story of the two lovers. I think there could’ve been a way to tell this story without the magic - it doesn’t really add much, and it doesn’t really fit the vibe of the rest of the book. If you’re gonna add magic (which I’m not opposed to), I would think it would have more impact on the story and/or the characters. It just seemed kind of lazy?
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Antisemitism
Minor: Child death, Mental illness, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Car accident
redheadorganist's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Moderate: Blood and Car accident
Minor: War
gaby_readsss'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
5.0
What a wonderful book this was.
I immediately felt captivated by the writing. The concept of this book is unlike anything I’ve read, which made it so much more special to me.
I loved the dual timelines, the mystery, all the bookish quotes and references, the romance, everything was so so good.
This story was heartbreaking, infuriating, sad, and the ending was so bittersweet to me. It definitely made me tear up.
I love when a book makes me feel so many emotions, and this book was definitely one that I’ll remember.
If you’re a book lover, give this one a try.
This is already one of my favorite reads of 2024!!
Graphic: Infidelity, Suicide, Antisemitism, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, and Abandonment
csmoke85's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Antisemitism, Murder, and War