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lonakadabra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a frustrating read and I almost thought finishing it would leave me very angry until it didn't, which was super satisfying. So yeah, it's worth it.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Rape
cristine'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
3.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
belava's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, and Alcohol
carla20's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
m3lwar3'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
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Abandonment
deadwhiterabbit'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
4.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
alite428's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
kugelvilli's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was another buddy read, and let me tell you, I'm usually the one who takes longer to finish a book, but this one I couldn't put down.
First of all, Doug is the stereotypical nice guy who always plays the victim, when in fact he's a gaslighting piece of shit and this is his official hate club.
But enough about this duchebag, I adored Annie and I was so proud of her journey and I could definitely relate to a lot of the feelings she was experiencing.
I was fascinated by how the book made me think about society and in particular the universal theme of power and control, including how gender roles and intimacies are exploited to gain control over an intimate.
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
emisbooks'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Vomit
linnybear's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
She is not human. She is Annie, a Stella, her own star. No more and no less
Reading this book wasn't a pleasant experience by any means but I'm glad I've decided to finish it despite such heavy themes. I definitely expected more of a sci-fi story, instead got a heartbreaking tale about autonomy, abuse and control in very human relationships. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, a lot of anger and genuine sadness for Annie's situation but I found the ending almost cathartic and satisfying enough to make up for it.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Gaslighting