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book_nymph24'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Gaslighting and Alcohol
Minor: Lesbophobia
alexisgarcia'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
3.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Dementia, and Grief
aselin'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: Chronic illness, Cursing, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Dementia, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol
pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Saoirse's feelings were *chef's kiss.* I could see many students (former high school teacher here), responding to major life changes the way she does. Especially if that's what your parent models.
Also, Oliver, sweet baby child. Love him, he deserves the world.
Now be warned for an absolute rant about the Dad/Beth and
I 100% detested the absolute piece of turd that her father is. Now, a part of this could just be my effed up issues from my own childhood with my parents but,
Graphic: Mental illness, Terminal illness, Medical content, Dementia, and Grief
Moderate: Sexism and Alcohol
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
nutmegandselkie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Dementia and Grief
Minor: Bullying
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It has sharp (at times razor-sharp) writing, believable character development, snarky dialogue, and nicely paced. It also provides real insight into
The best character development award goes to our MC, Saoirse (pronounced Seer-sha, as she makes clear right at the beginning). Her distinctly sarcastic narrative voice engages you immediately, even as you think, this girl has issues (well, that's what I thought, anyway).
The plot is well-paced, and it is in some ways I could see where it was going,
I also really appreciated how everything
Overall, this was a really well-written, feel-good tale with a knockout MC.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Dementia, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Cursing, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, and Lesbophobia
MC Saoirse's mother hasstacy837'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Dementia and Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content
lilureads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I feel very differently about the first and the second half of this book.
The first half gave me a similar feeling to Not My Problem- Saoirse is much more sarcastic but just as hilarious as Aideen and I loved her bromance with Oliver. Her relationship with Ruby was also really cute- overall I was getting ready for a lighthearted romcom-esque grumpyxsunshine story.
Then came the second half. I definitely enjoyed the first part more than the second one. As soon as I hit the halfway mark, the story seemed to drag out a lot and I had to force myself to push through the 3rd quarter of the book.
Shoutout to Barbara for being the most badass woman I’ve ever seen
Graphic: Dementia and Grief
genevieve_eggleston's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, Mental illness, Dementia, Grief, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Toxic friendship
annorabrady'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
4.75
I will say, as someone who took care of their grandmother who had Parkinson's induced dementia and whose mother died 6 months ago, there was a lot in this book that was both triggering and healing. I'm glad I read it, but if you've been there yourself and you're still working your way through the trauma that can come from those situations, this book might be too much.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Dementia, Grief, and Alcohol