anothersarah's review against another edition
5.0
This would have been my favorite novel in my younger years, and the things my grown-up self found fault with didn't stop me from crying (multiple times.) This book made me want to send love into the universe, and tell the people I care for how much I love them- and that's really something coming from a misanthrope like me.
nookofley's review against another edition
5.0
I need to sit and stare at the wall for a second because this book just left a gaping hole in my heart. I DID NOT expect to be extremely invested in this book.
Firstly, the vibes of the book is very similar to I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson. Pretty melancholic and extremely realistic characters who makes mistakes and (unrealistically) speaks in poetry sometimes. Hannah and Mae are completely different people but I could see how realistic their relationship was with each other. This is how siblings are. I could see a lot of me and my sister in this book. The random analogy and poetry blends in well and is not jarring. Although this book is mainly character-driven, the plot was not boring or forsaken. The plot-twist were well-placed.
At the beginning of the book, I was mad at almost all of the characters for their horrible decisions. But, as the book progressed, I grew attached to them and even came to reason with their actions. Grief works in the most weirdest way indeed.
There was romance as subplots but ultimately, it focuses on Nah's and Mae's bond and that is what I love about the book. It focuses on them healing themselves. Falling in love or having an epiphany didn't magically solve their problems. They did. They fall and pick up their pieces again.
Absolutely love this book <3
Firstly, the vibes of the book is very similar to I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson. Pretty melancholic and extremely realistic characters who makes mistakes and (unrealistically) speaks in poetry sometimes. Hannah and Mae are completely different people but I could see how realistic their relationship was with each other. This is how siblings are. I could see a lot of me and my sister in this book. The random analogy and poetry blends in well and is not jarring. Although this book is mainly character-driven, the plot was not boring or forsaken. The plot-twist were well-placed.
At the beginning of the book, I was mad at almost all of the characters for their horrible decisions. But, as the book progressed, I grew attached to them and even came to reason with their actions. Grief works in the most weirdest way indeed.
There was romance as subplots but ultimately, it focuses on Nah's and Mae's bond and that is what I love about the book. It focuses on them healing themselves. Falling in love or having an epiphany didn't magically solve their problems. They did. They fall and pick up their pieces again.
Absolutely love this book <3
bookishnicole's review against another edition
5.0
Just wow, this wrecks you in a way only Heather Demetrios can. She sucks you in and crushes everything in you.
chireadsandchill's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Drug use, Grief, Abortion, Alcohol, Child death, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Pregnancy, Self harm, and Vomit
afrahossain's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
jadetownsend's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
leovaldezbsf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
idk girly the idea is there and ion wanna be mean or anythin but this was jus not it for me đŹ the girls were lowk obnoxious n the book tried too hard to be deep and reflective n whatnot, n i feel like thereâs too many plotâtwistsâ yk?? like (spoilers from here on!!!!!) the way their aunt n uncle sell their house, the way hannah almost dies twice, the way their dad was a fat cheater, the way their mom KNEW he was a fat cheater, it was just TOO much and i feel like the author shouldâve scrapped a few of the ideas bc the book was too crowded, but it was also too long, yk?Â
erinsbookshelves's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- 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