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amris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Suicide attempt
buttermellow'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
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, and Homophobia
Minor: Car accident
mysirensong's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Outing
gabrielab'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
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide attempt
rebeckareads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Yes, I have some very minor complaints (it got a bit preachy and textbook-y at times, Jeremey's personality felt somewhat underdeveloped for the majority of the book and I heavily disliked how Jeremey's family was "redeemed") but the positives by far outweigh the negatives.
It was refreshing to read about an openly gay character with autism who is treated with dignity, who is advocated for and also advocates for himself. As someone who work closely with people with learning disabilities, Carry the Ocean is full of little "easter eggs" when it comes to both legal and moral rights -- one example that comes to mind is near the end, when Emmett almost accepts an unpaid internship.
It is worth mentioning that it covers some triggering topics but I still had a GREAT time throughout due to the loveable characters and that it was made abundantly clear to me that this was not going to be a #BuryYourGays situation.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Ableism and Emotional abuse