pariswishnowsky's review against another edition
4.0
this was so so good, a gorgeous book about flawed individuals and their experiences with one another. i have so many feelings about each of these characters and cannot stop thinking about them !!
minayaayy's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
courte_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
cloudnomad's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
souljaleonn's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
saff22's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ceri_sho's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the way the characters were written and how they developed throughout the book. I particularly loved two of the characters in particular, I really really LOVED Eleanor. Her story, the writing, the character - everything about her! Would have loved to have had more of Santiago's story but his storyline was really touching, how it interacts with Cleo and Frank, and his progression. Basically, I would have given this a 5-star rating if there had been more Eleanor and Santiago!
I've thought a lot about this story since finishing the book and I suspect I will for a little while.
I've thought a lot about this story since finishing the book and I suspect I will for a little while.
jonathanlynch's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This read like a mix of You've Got Mail and Sex Education (Cleo gave off big Maeve energy) which created a nostalgic yet modern vibe I really appreciated.
The ending was just okay because I was expecting a bit more, but overall the emotional weight of the story was beautiful and hauntingly familiar. I do wish the BIPOC characters didn't feel so whitewashed because I felt this book lacked any nuanced voices to counteract the very white problems this book focuses on. The character, Zoe, deserved more time to shine!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Addiction and Drug use
elliemvrphy's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.25