speterson47's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Mia is labeled as a 'troubled teen' and sent away to an academy in the middle of nowhere Minnesota that is supposed to help turn all that around. The book takes you on a journey with Mia as we figure out why her father and step mom have sent her there, what happened in her childhood, and what she is going to do once she is there. The other girls at the school all have different reasons for being sent to Red Oak Academy. Getting to know Mia and the other girls at the school really helps the reader to have an open mind about why people might be making very different decisions. I'd recommend to those that are looking for a read that isn't a 'neat and tidy' story that's predictable, it feels a little more raw and real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol, Stalking, Drug use, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual content
criticalbooks's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
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