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
3.5
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: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death, Medical trauma, Alcohol, Addiction, Domestic abuse, and Medical content
wesley333'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
3.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
saara_ilona_muu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This is basically a John Green book with a bit more diversity. Definitely meant for the teenaged crowd.
Graphic: Death of parent, Chronic illness, Grief, Medical content, Child death, Mental illness, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual content
insidious_toxins'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
4.75
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Confinement, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Car accident, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Child death, and Mental illness
haorey'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? No
2.25
Spoiler
Le fait que la mère ait inventé sa maladie m'a déçu. Il y a déjà si peu de représentations du handicap (hors les méchants et/ou gens dangereux) dans les livres, c'est pas pour que les seules qu'on ait soient des fausses au final...Spoiler
Graphic: Chronic illness, Medical content, and Confinement
Moderate: Mental illness, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
nina17's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Violence, Alcoholism, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Homophobia
hematthews's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcoholism
meleac07's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Confinement and Chronic illness
Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
Minor: Grief and Mental illness
marionlundqvist'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
2.5
Graphic: Child death, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Car accident, and Confinement
lovelyannalee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Spoiler
the only Asian character in this novel is a psychopathic child abuser, as if the overbearing mom isn’t a racist caricature of Asian mothers.Graphic: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Chronic illness, Medical content, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Sexual content