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greatexpectations77's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
I found this book more engaging than the last one. Woo-wee, is Belly a mess lol. But I did like the complicated parent relationship and the humanizing look at the parents, which continues from the first book. Parents grieve and cope like anyone else, and sometimes that can come at the expense of their other relationships. I do think that Conrad is a little too ~unknowable~ for me. Like he's broody and whatever, but why the whole prom mishap? Although it was super weird of Belly to just take the necklace that she assumed was for her. Super weird. If this was an A24 film, everyone would be headed for an orgy, but I'm assuming that's not going to happen lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying
kayleejanes's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
cdoubet's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Vomit and Injury/Injury detail
isabellarob73's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really enjoyed this book. It’s not a rom com by any means. It’s a drama. High drama, I’d say. But I feel like it’s fun if you don’t take it so seriously. There are certainly some really emotional moments that made me teary eyed, admits all the chaos and dramatics. I like how the characters are all a bit bad and a bit good. They’re all complicated and I love that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
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