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mandieroz's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Toxic friendship
miaaa_lenaaa'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
5.0
‘“The thing about being atheist is that i don’t have a problem with belief, I just don’t like religion”’
‘Anything people come together to believe in is real.’
‘Sometimes it isnt about getting people to forgive you… sometimes you have to do the best with whatever theyre prepared to let you have.’
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Homophobia, Self harm, Transphobia, Blood, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
applejuiceinabox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
runes_reads'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
I would consider this dark-academia adjacent, vibe wise. There's mystery, discussions of privilege, and it of course takes place at a Catholic private school. The main cast is high school age, with the main girls being around the protagonists age (16) and in the same school year. The love interest is a year above them, so around 17. There is sexual content, so keep that in mind. Nothing very graphic, and the scenes are pretty short.
There is cursing throughout the book, and there's a bit of claustrophobia right at the beginning to be aware of.
I definitely recommend this story! The character flaws were a major part of it, and the characters changed and evolved so much throughout. It's creepy, suspenseful, but with lighter moments and a cute romance. The queer rep is lovely as always, with drag performers and the not-cis love interest. (I'm not sure what label he used)
5/5
Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying and Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny
cstefko'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
4.5
Moderate: Bullying, Gore, Hate crime, Suicide, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Lesbophobia
se_wigget'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
5.0
44%: Wow--a sea monkeys reference... about an hour after I finished listening to an American Hysteria podcast episode about Sea Monkeys!
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death and Grief
btorsi'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
3.5
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Homophobia, Self harm, Transphobia, and Violence
oddduck's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse and Alcohol
ramblingravioli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Suicide, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
beckyyreadss'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
4.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, and Self harm