The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
dizzymisslizzy'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: Suicide, Mental illness, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
Minor: Homophobia
caitgiam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism and Homophobia
lillieb130'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: Terminal illness, Abandonment, Death, Grief, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Cancer, and Alcoholism
Minor: Infertility, Car accident, Terminal illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Body shaming
fifteenthjessica'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
The book is an homage to Little Women, which I have not read (I should), so I cannot speak about how it functions as a homage.
I'm going to be honest, I was hoping the book wouldn't hook me because I was running out of time before my library due date. I found myself spellbound by the characters, who are rich and complex, but Julia can be abrasive due to her bossiness and
Moderate: Abandonment, Mental illness, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Child death, Child abuse, and Terminal illness
Minor: Sexual content, Homophobia, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Bullying, and Alcohol
-A major character is depressed, and this is a major focus. Another one might have an anxiety issue. -A major character has a sister that died in childhood. -Some major characters have generational trauma caused by parental neglect. -A major characters' father dies and affects the family. -A few characters get disowned as adults. -A major character is diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. -A major character attempts suicide. This is a big plot point. -Major characters' father is an alcoholic. Some mentions of drinking. -Some mentions of a girl getting bullied for being tall. -References to characters having sex and getting pregnant. -Some mentions of two supporting characters facing minor discrimination for being lesbians.amandaredinger'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: Death, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia and Abandonment
jadeneedy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Mental illness, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Homophobia, Death of parent, and Alcoholism
rosegoldeen3'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: Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
Minor: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
hannah_book'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
4.25
Graphic: Abandonment, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia and Child death
jdamae11'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
3.75
Graphic: Terminal illness, Abandonment, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
ukponge'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia