mishale1'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? It's complicated
4.0
The author covers some majorly serious, and also sad, issues. There are content warnings galore. I won’t spoil the storyline by going into them but please check the content warnings to make sure you feel like reading this when you do. But I also want to say that despite my own hesitation because I worried that it would be sad and heavy, I found this to be incredibly readable. It felt hopeful. At the end, I was happy with the way the epilogue wrapped up the story,
Sure, this is a love story but it’s a love story between two young individuals dealing with some major stuff. I felt like this was more about their support of each other, and their connection, than anything else. They could pour out their hearts to each other and not feel judged. For Shelbi especially, that’s something she never thought she’d feel again outside her family.
I think I’ll leave my review at that. Because if I keep talking I’m going to wind up talking about Shelbi and Andy’s backstories and they’re not on the book jacket so they’re probably spoilers. So I’m just going to say that I really enjoyed this book and really respect this author’s skill. Can’t wait to see what she’s got lined up next.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Grief, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Infidelity
eboresow's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Alcoholism, and Self harm
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Abortion
effys's review against another edition
5.0
Nic Stone created such an amazing story that made me laugh, made me want to cry and really just hit all the emotions. Due to the subject it does have a lot of quite dark moments that could definitely be triggering for some but as someone who has experienced many issues with mental illness I appreciate how Nic Stone didn't try to sugar coat it or act like one person can come along and fix everything, it felt so raw and real.
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Addiction
Moderate: Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
jaz_gets_literary'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
4.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Grief, Abortion, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Car accident, and Self harm
Moderate: Infidelity and Vomit
Minor: Bullying, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Suicide
jupitersuns'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
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Self harm, Addiction, Child death, Grief, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Minor: Toxic friendship, Miscarriage, Car accident, and Abortion
jennneely82'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: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Self harm, and Child death
Moderate: Abortion, Infidelity, and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy and Car accident
mamaofperfectpayton's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Grief, Suicide attempt, Abortion, Alcoholism, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Mental illness
lauding_42'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: Addiction, Alcohol, Self harm, Alcoholism, and Mental illness
Moderate: Abortion, Grief, and Child death
Minor: Car accident, Suicide, and Miscarriage
mayy_y's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book really touches on the topic of mental illness (even though the author hates describing it that way) and how it is for the people that experience it, and how it might affect their relationships with others.
Right from the author’s note at thr beginning, I knew I would like this book.
I’m also a fan of text messages in books, and this had a lot of it🤌🏼
So yes, you should def read this book. Be careful of the content warnings tho.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Car accident, Death, Child death, Grief, Suicide, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Miscarriage
serendipitysbooks's review
- 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: Alcoholism, Grief, Mental illness, and Self harm