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sea_tea_books's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves." (p. 219)
Triggers:
While the author had a great writing style for telling stories, I felt this book should have come with trigger warnings. There were disturbing and depressing elements to this story.
The main character Arthur was reminiscent of A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Phillip Stead. And then things got darker.
4 ⭐
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
sleeson's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
You will find your heart aching, your lips smiling and your belly laughing. There wasn't a character I did not get attached to. There were a couple of people I wasn't thrilled about, but they were necessary for the storyline. I am looking forward to finishing this journey with these brilliant characters in the next 2 books. Mild swearing (maybe 2 cuss words) Mild sexual content.
Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy
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