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dlsmk's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Abandonment
xtinareally's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I may not ever (nor want to) be the filling in an open-faced Vine Bros sandwich, but
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Ableism, Child death, and Abandonment
bzliz'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
4.25
The emotional weight is nicely balanced by bouts of silliness that take some of the edge off. Olivia Dade is so good at getting me to care about her characters. She even got me to feel for Johnny by the end.
The only reason this wasn’t a five star read for me is that I wish there had been even more healing between the Vine brothers. I don’t believe Johnny fully grasped how much Matthew gave up to raise him and continue to support him after he was grown.
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Minor: Child death
sydneys_bookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Child death
caitlin_d33'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
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Child death and Abandonment
thelittleoddling'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
5.0
I haven’t read a book this fast in years and I had a great time start to finish.
Not only was it very funny and sweet but it also handles subjects of grief and depression with grace and manages to keep the tone overall light hearted. Though I did almost cry multiple times.
Very excited to read the next book in the harlot’s bay series!
Moderate: Child death and Grief
broomsticksandmagick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Grief
uranaishi'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Excrement, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
blewballoon'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: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Medical content
estefanovich's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Child death