emi_b_12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Chronic illness
Moderate: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, and Addiction
eule's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
The characters were lovable. Yes. Kinda. But also kinda not. Even though I like the characters, they were described really flat and stereotypical.
However, I have to admit, that the love story was cute. They had some very romantic, funny and adorable time together (those chats ;)). Yet, the story line seemed a little like instant love…?
Moreover, I wanted to bring up the speed of this book. It was a quick read, no questions asked. Yet, it seemed to fast and racing…? I really enjoyed the little illustrations between the really short chapters, yet, I would have wished for some more details. The relationship of Maddy and Olly may need some more page time to evolve into more.
All in all, I liked this book but I did not love it. I expected more. Still, you should read this book if you are looking for a quick, fun and uncomplicated read.
< read the following spoiler alert >
Maddys mum is an interesting person. I know, she is devastated and all from the death of her husband and son, but I still cannot understand her. I guess no one can unless they experience similar situations.
Oh, and another thing that just occurred to me: the book title never gets mentioned in the book. I am crazy after that shit and this really disappointed me.
Moderate: Medical trauma, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Car accident, Chronic illness, Grief, and Medical content
analea_lucille'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
4.25
Graphic: Grief, Death, Confinement, Medical trauma, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Medical content, Death of parent, Alcohol, Addiction, and Car accident
saraavowlerr's review
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Grief
inkstutter's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Medical content, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Addiction, Chronic illness, and Confinement
Moderate: Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, and Physical abuse
Minor: Vomit
harvekim's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Car accident, Chronic illness, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Medical content, and Mental illness
cepbreed's review
- 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? No
3.25
Songs:
- The Other Side - THE WLDLIFE
- Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift
- Hannah Hunt - Vampire Weekend
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Medical content, Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Mental illness