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mikaclapson'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
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Abandonment
Moderate: Self harm and Sexual content
aliciavalenski's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
asourceoffiction'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
There's a hefty emotional punch too, and nothing is neatly tied up at the end. But it has promise, and an overwhelming amount of heart. I really loved the central concept that you are formed by the five people you spend the most time with, and I adored Allegra's journey to discover who her five were.
The story is filled with little heartbreaks and embarrassments that pulled me right into Allegra's emotional state, but it's all so worth it for the beautiful payoff at the end.
Moderate: Abandonment
bookerbride's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The build-up took up too much of the book and the end felt rushed.
Plus, I'm willing to pay extra to get quotation marks.
I thought that Freckles and Rooster had a great thing going of giving each other advice and after the hurt it would have been nice to explore how they make each other better.
One really weird character was Pops. Let's ignore the questionworthy relationship/encounter with his student. But what was up with him hearing mice, neglecting himself after being called out by a woman who wasn't into his advances? And all of a sudden, he's back to normal?! This didn't make sense to me.
Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity, Blood, and Pregnancy
ell_n'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
5.0
Graphic: Self harm and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use
zara89'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
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use and Infidelity
readwithchar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
Graphic: Self harm and Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual assault
read_a_lottie'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
3.25
Moderate: Abandonment and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug use