kjperry97'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: Self harm, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, and Violence
Moderate: Death
ells94w'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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Addiction, Drug use, and Self harm
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Bullying
Minor: Sexual assault
kategrac'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: Self harm, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
katieneedstoreadmore's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Self harm and Sexual assault
Minor: Alcoholism
chinelo_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
beezinda's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love the characters and this story unfold and I really like the exploration of what it means to deserve love. The pacing is perfect, the writing is mature, and the story is romantic and heartwarming.
The book does have some darker/heavier content like addiction, self-harm, and childhood neglect, but never turns into black trauma - it doesnt revel in these issues. Rather these issues are used to help us understand our characters and who they were in their darkest moments. It's masterfully done, because I check-out immediately at any sign of trauma pork, but at no moment did I want to put this novel down.
Graphic: Gun violence, Chronic illness, Drug use, and Self harm
Moderate: Addiction, Abandonment, and Alcoholism
Minor: Car accident, Child abuse, and Suicide attempt
jikuuu08's review
- 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
4.75
the way the words were constructed into a blade slicing deliciously into my throat, having me in a chokehold.
the way you THOUGHT the back stories lined up, but really the truth comes and you drop to the floor staring at the ceiling, mind blown.
this book was so beautiful to read and it had me grasping for more, WAITING for a moment where i could continue reading, the anticipation to what would happen next.
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Drug use, Cursing, Car accident, Grief, Drug abuse, Death, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcoholism
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, and Child abuse
Moderate: Ableism, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Police brutality
nokvi'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? It's complicated
4.0
One issue I had was that the book would use cultural references so awkwardly that I simply got jolted out of the story yk but other than that
Graphic: Drug abuse, Chronic illness, Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Self harm, and Emotional abuse
kayladarthur'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: Self harm, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual harassment
While this book is mostly lighthearted, there are scenes that can be graphic for some.