jodierose14'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: Death of parent, Alcohol, Car accident, Child abuse, Grief, and Death
velsbooknook's review
5.0
I honestly loved all the characters with all their flaws and strengths!
Leah's parents for example did such a great job with taking care of all those different children and teenagers. I can't imagine doing it myself.
Also the friendship of Leah, Theo and George felt very special and I loved following them through the book, getting to know them better.
The setting also was absolutely brilliant! I can't imagine a better place for a big foster family than the alpaka farm. It must feel so therapeutic living and growing up in a place like that. I can't recommend this book enough and I'm sure this won't be my last read by Paige Toon.
Graphic: Grief, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, and Car accident
hayleyjaynereads's review
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcohol and Car accident
fayereadsbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I liked learning more about fostering in the UK, I though that element was interesting. This book dealt with quite a few difficult topics and I feel it handled them quite well
Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, and Grief
lousnewchapter's review
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Car accident and Grief
j_hudbook's review
5.0
This book is actually amazing and I wish I could read it again!!! I was so attached to to the characters and was hooked learning about the Foster care system. This book deals with second chances, grief, love and connections
The story goes between the past and presents of Leah. In the past she gets to know both George and Theo; we get to read about their friendship and their connection deepen aswell as get to know a little about the lives of George and theo and the hardships they have to deal with.
The present shows Leah dealing with the aftermath of 2 major life changing events. She has moved back into her parents house with her daughter and finds out that after so many years George has returned. The plot twist at the end left me shocked and I DEFINITELY wasn't expecting it
The bonds between the characters from both past and present are exceptional and I was so invested in would 1000% recommend reading this :))
Graphic: Car accident, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Death and Child abuse
Minor: Abandonment
crystalmethany's review
4.25
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Death, and Child abuse
lucyreadsfbe8a's review
3.75
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Addiction, Car accident, and Domestic abuse