lorettaandbooks'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism
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.
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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
abbyluvsfrogs444'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: Mental illness, Confinement, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Vomit, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Child death, Car accident, and Death of parent
sarahna's review
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Grief, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, and Sexual 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
lydz1106'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
4.25
Moderate: Sexual content, Child abuse, Chronic illness, and Grief
Minor: Mental illness, Alcoholism, and Death
tspice24'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Medical content
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, and Alcoholism
maxandrambo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Chronic illness
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Child death, and Mental illness
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
sydneyluxford'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? It's complicated
2.5
I thought this book was going to make me cry, but it didn’t. It just made me really emotional. AND THE PLOT TWIST HAD ME SHOCKED. I had my suspicions, but I was always like, “oh no, that wouldn’t actually happen.” And then it did.
Maddy and Olly are so cute and innocent, I love them.
Now that I’ve read the book, I’m going to watch the movie and make a bunch of comparisons.
OMG. The illustrations in this book were so adorable.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcoholism