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sparklingpynk's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
But overall, there is something I did not entirely like/enjoy about this one that I can not put my finger on. I felt like in certain areas it dragged along and there are certain parts that could have used more explanation that were left to our own interpretation I guess. The way music was mixed into this was a sweet touch and I can see that being a reason music lovers pick this one up.
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
chelseamayxxx'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Grief, Car accident, and Alcohol
blovesbooks80's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Bullying and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Car accident
chloelj27'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: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
imthatstephanie'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? It's complicated
5.0
Woof. There is a lot to unpack in this story. Grief and loss, generational and family trauma, sexual assault, child abuse, mental health issues, etc. Oliver and Emery are separately struggling with the circumstances in their lives, and as fate (and romance) has it, their paths converge in this beautiful story about learning to listen to and support one another through different struggles. Emery has so much grace and patience, and Oliver needs someone to help him find the light inside himself. Emery needs to feel like she has someone on her side, and Oliver discovers he wants to be that someone. In the process, these two become friends (and more). The way they grow to love and support one another made my heart swell.
There were several times I cried during this book. For as many times as we are given examples of beautiful lasting love, we are shown hate and hurt, and man...I just needed this to all work out. As someone who has a never-ending list of favorite songs, I appreciated the way music played into the storyline. This is a book I will happily recommend!
Happy Reading!
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
cait'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
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
ellaticonstellation'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Car accident, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
100_pages_hr's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
juliamb'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, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Alcohol
iamsammie27'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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Bullying