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kaykitty24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Animal death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Biphobia, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism
creadsfantasy'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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Biphobia, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Moderate: Racism
sarahsss'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
4.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Injury/Injury detail
savvylit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Beyond the aforementioned thematic content, one of Come & Get It's other greatest strengths lies in Reid's layered and nuanced characterization. This novel mostly flips between the perspectives of two people at very different positions in life and privilege: Agatha and Millie. Millie is a loveable and youthfully naive protagonist who tries her best to save money while navigating the stresses of her job and daily life. Agatha is a cool-mannered and sophisticated antagonist who initially seems sympathetic but gradually begins to act in an increasingly exploitative manner. Millie and Agatha's lives are juxtaposed yet also overlap in complex and authentic ways.
The only thing that kept me from rating Come & Get It as five stars is that the plot seemed to meander at times - particularly when it came to relationship dynamics with secondary characters. Though the secondary characters are likable and fully fleshed, their side plots ultimately took away from a more consistently flowing narrative.
Many thanks to @putnambooks and @netgalley for the eARC of Come & Get It in exchange for my honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Minor: Drug use
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism