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gem114'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
4.0
As an adult reader, I did struggle at times to be sympathetic to Julia. Maybe it’s my age and personal experience talking, but I do think there are some basic responsibilities that teenagers should have regarding chores, communication with parents, etc that she pushed back on more than was reasonable, and I think Olga’s secrets were unnecessarily over the top, but I can see how this will all make it more appealing to young readers.
Graphic: Self harm, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Grief, and Car accident
Minor: Drug use, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Deportation
titan_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I had the expectation that the sisters death would be explored more or maybe there would be redemption for the main character and her parents as they learned to navigate their relationship in a healthy way, but I didn't feel that I got either of those things. It's possible that was the authors intention, but the ending just felt a bit sudden without many of the strings wrapped up.
That being said, I liked how the author portrayed grief and complex family dynamics. I personally didn't love the book, but think it was a decent coming of age story. Solid for YA fiction, but I honestly just wanted a bit more.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Racism, Rape, Self harm, and Suicide
Minor: Gun violence, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
selenapalaci's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
squatruhh'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
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Deportation
musingsbynitika'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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Grief, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, and Deportation
xxthefoolonthehillxx's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Minor: Emotional abuse
pawprintedpages'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
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Drug use, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Racism
fartplatinum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
cheye13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Pedophilia, and Alcohol
authorisasauthordoes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Self harm, and Grief
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Excrement, and Abortion