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elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A decent book about suicide and grief, especially as compared to other books like it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexism and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual assault
laurennlesliex's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
This book is amazing! It follows Cody whose best friend Meg committed suicide without any indication. Meg had completely planned out her death and gave clear instructions. Cody tries to find out why Meg would do such a thing and I’m doing so, Cody discovered a whole new life that she had no idea about.
This book is the first book that really made me turn the page for a while. It was very good and full of mystery. I really needed to know what was going to happen. I love a book where I can fully envision what is happening, and this book made me completely see what was happening. In my head I can see what all the people look like, what the houses look like and when I can do that, I know I’m going to really enjoy this book. I also love a book where I start to develop feelings for the characters in whatever way. In this book, I really wish that Ben Mcallister was a real person. I found myself while reading this book, that I was getting so invested and it was really making me think of answers. Was she protecting someone? Who is All_BS? Why did she do this? What is on those emails? It really got me wanting to know more. I’d recommend this book to someone who doesn’t like the typical love story book but wants that aspect as it does have romance but also some racy moments and some swearing and a lot of things that are from an adult nature. I don’t think there was a moment in this book where I wasn’t completely absorbed.
This book is the first book that really made me turn the page for a while. It was very good and full of mystery. I really needed to know what was going to happen. I love a book where I can fully envision what is happening, and this book made me completely see what was happening. In my head I can see what all the people look like, what the houses look like and when I can do that, I know I’m going to really enjoy this book. I also love a book where I start to develop feelings for the characters in whatever way. In this book, I really wish that Ben Mcallister was a real person. I found myself while reading this book, that I was getting so invested and it was really making me think of answers. Was she protecting someone? Who is All_BS? Why did she do this? What is on those emails? It really got me wanting to know more. I’d recommend this book to someone who doesn’t like the typical love story book but wants that aspect as it does have romance but also some racy moments and some swearing and a lot of things that are from an adult nature. I don’t think there was a moment in this book where I wasn’t completely absorbed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
linaxreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
missgrangerr's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
sleep_walkers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Very good short book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Grief, Stalking, and Suicide attempt
readwithsophsx's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
veskumelooni's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Sexual harassment
shaunag's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
kamilla_murphy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
This was simply a great book. It had the best combination of a little bit of everything along with a deep, impactful overall message primarily regarding teen suicide. In between, there were sprinkles of romance, family issues, adventure, mystery, and more. It was eye-opening as it commented on the existence of so-called suicide support groups, which was an important message despite how awful it seems. This is in fact people's realities and the way the author wrote it resonates with many while simultaneously shedding light on this taboo topic. It follows Cody, a teenager / young woman living in a small town, after her best friend, Meg, commits suicide. She attempts to uncover the mysteries behind her decision, something that many who have lost a loved one may relate to. The way in which the book follows how Cody discovers aspects of her friend's life that were concealed from her, important life questions and issues, as well as parts of herself that she did not know existed pinpoint what many may experience at low points in their life. It puts many people's issues into words, reminding us that we are not alone. It was such an engaging read and I could not help but finish it in one day, over only two sittings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Eating disorder
treadingloudly's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt