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ang44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
But i do believe there is some fantastic ED portrayal, fantastic character writing, and it's incredibly honest. I respect the hell out of the main character's journey to self-acceptance and health and peace.
Not for reading if you aren't up for some of the most graphic sex scenes I've seen outside of fantasy!
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Grief, Lesbophobia, and War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
alexisgarcia'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: Cursing, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Alcohol
extracelestial'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
4.5
PS - It was incredible to read this book in December 2023, 60+ days into the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Some moments of confronting Zionism in the book feel otherworldly, knowing that these conversations have been happening for decades. I really felt for Rachel during the confrontation with Miriam’s mom— a real mourning for my Jewish friends who have had part of their identity/culture weaponized against them as they question Israeli occupation and speak up for Palestinian liberation.
Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Lesbophobia
garynoplastie's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Incest
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Antisemitism, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Lesbophobia
ecn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The MC was insufferable in all the wrong ways. I was hoping for growth but it felt like it was always entirely about how she grows for others - nothing within herself.
Yet, I was still drawn to her story so I could see what happens
The story felt real, but was also really disappointing. No characters made me care about them - I felt bad for Miriam, Rachel was simultaneously selfish and people pleasing, and all other characters were miserable side characters. Maybe the story wasn’t for me? Maybe I wanted more from everyone and it was too much? Maybe it was just too real of a story to feel satisfied.
The story is about sexuality, desire, and longing but it feels more accurate to say it’s a view of how hard it is to be gentle and caring for ourselves and others when it comes to our wanting. How can all parties remain unharmed when desperately grasping for things you want, deserve, and seemingly can’t have?
Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Grief, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
navayiota'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
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Antisemitism, Grief, Outing, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Excrement, Alcohol, and War
jessbrownette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Antisemitism, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Lesbophobia
sebishop'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, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Grief