awaterswadesthrough's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pedophilia, and Violence
katharina90's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
This collection felt more cohesive than the previous one, almost more like a novella than a short story collection. The tone was quite different and Maud a little less feisty perhaps but I still very much enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Sexual assault
ashleybakerwrites's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I liked this one perhaps more than the first one. Definitely read the TWs but don't let them deter you too much. I'd say its HEA- even though it's about Maude. Read them in order, you won't regret it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Addiction, Bullying, Grief, Mental illness, Ableism, and Alcoholism
kelseak96's review
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Murder, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship
clarabooksit's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This wasn’t as darkly funny as the first book. Some of the turns it took were darker and then surprisingly more heartwarming than I expected. Also, the audiobook reader for this installment was not nearly as good as the reader of the first book. I still enjoyed it but was a little disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Bullying
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