anapthine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Abandonment and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Suicide attempt, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Mental illness, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts
antjeliest'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: Abandonment, Cursing, Death, and Slavery
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Death, Death of parent, and Dementia
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and War
stephsfms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
birdbrainbooks's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
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I’m most blown away by how incredibly detailed and vivid every scene of this book was. This is my first by Schwab and it did not disappoint. It’s clear this was a passion project of hers. I found the dual timeline intriguing between the distant past starting in 1714+ and the 2014 NYC present. I honestly was engaged throughout—I know some felt it was slow but I didn’t feel that. My only critique is perhaps the character of Henry not being quite as compelling beyond the fact that he remembers her, and not feeling particularly interested in his own back story. But Addie and Luc’s characters will stick with me for a long time to come.
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I found myself feeling anxious and existential dread nearing the end, completely influenced by the story, so that was compelling but also stressful.😅 I highly recommend this one and will probably be up half the night trying to figure out how I felt about the ending.
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Drug use