jayknowsit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Violence, Alcoholism, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Grief, Injury/injury detail, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse, Drug use, War, Blood, and Cancer
immortalish'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: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Physical abuse, and War
asspenn'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Alcohol and Drug use
Minor: Suicide, Toxic relationship, and War
moonchild_cos's review
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Grief, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Minor: Death of parent and War
theghostly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, and Sexism
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual content
saricostanzo'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
amre23'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Blood, Self harm, Stalking, Dysphoria, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Drug use, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Violence, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Rape
Moderate: Grief, Cursing, Suicide, Emotional abuse, War, Sexism, Terminal illness, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Drug abuse
Minor: Cancer, Fire/Fire injury, and Confinement
miekookeim'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
I loved that I felt a connection with and cared for Addie, Henry, and even some of the smaller side characters. The queer representation and characterization in this book is something I hope to see in more books! Addie’s and Henry’s bisexuality/pansexuality is straightforward without needing to be any sort of plot point, conflict, or character trait. I can’t really overstate how much I appreciated this.
None of the major “twists” or plot points came as a surprise, but it was very well executed and those neatly delivered staples of the genre still packed a satisfying emotional punch. It was delightful to explore the world with Addie throughout the vignettes of her life.
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
hales_1243's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Sexual content and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use
katies_bookshelf'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
5.0
As I read, I couldn't help but think about all the ways the ending could play out in a way that was truly satisfying for all of the characters I had fallen in love with. The ending...was nothing like I had imagined, but I truly cannot think of a better or more satisfying ending.
Spoiler
Addie and Henry's goodbye made me cry in the darkness of my room in the middle of the night, as all the best literary goodbyes do.It took me longer to read this book than the other novels I've read so far this year, but that is because you really need to have time to sit with this book (or, perhaps, let this book sit with you). Let it seep into you, your mind, your skin, your soul. (Can you tell I've just finished reading this book? I'm waxing poetic at 1am.)
I have so much more I could say about this wonderful book (and I might add to this review someday), but this is all I can write for now.
Tldr; Writing? Gorgeous. Ending? Perfect. Characters? Love them to pieces. Hotel? Trivago.
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts