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innabrownstudy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Onenof the many books where I can see myself in the characters. Shelbi got a little annoying with her nicknames for Andy (I found my eyes rolling after the first 10 times).
It is, however, a very moving read about loving someone with a mental illness and struggling with grief, loss, and hope. Wouldntecommned for any one to read.
Includes resources and discussion topics on mental illness at the end of the book.
It is, however, a very moving read about loving someone with a mental illness and struggling with grief, loss, and hope. Wouldntecommned for any one to read.
Includes resources and discussion topics on mental illness at the end of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
thebookkeepers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.5
A wonderful and complex young adult story which focuses on the friendship and relationships of two teenagers both dealing with their own grievances of life, family drama, and mental health struggles. I love how this author aims to overcome the mental health stigma with this story while also educating the reader about how varied those struggles can look. This book covered heavy topics & I’d recommend checking triggers if you have any that you avoid. Even with the heavy content, this book is about hope and empowerment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Abortion
kiki235's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction and Suicide attempt
nbreezy17's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Child death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
bethany6788's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
4.5
Nic Stone is one of the best YA lit writers out there. Y’all, she is changing the game. I found her with Dear Martin and I’ve loved her since. This book ripped my heart out and broke it, and put it back together. That authors note in between the end and epilogue had me crying.
Alcoholism is real. I’m sober just over 16 months and some of the things Andy (Walter) says and does in this book gave me shivers. Drinking alone, drinking to escape, drinking because he can’t deal with what’s going on. It’s extremely relatable. And Shelbi! My girl. Dealing with so much of her mental health struggles and doing her best to keep and set boundaries.
I implore you to read this book. And then go read Nic’s other books.
Thank you Nic Stone for writing this one. It hit home in the toughest ways, but it’s what I needed tonight.
Alcoholism is real. I’m sober just over 16 months and some of the things Andy (Walter) says and does in this book gave me shivers. Drinking alone, drinking to escape, drinking because he can’t deal with what’s going on. It’s extremely relatable. And Shelbi! My girl. Dealing with so much of her mental health struggles and doing her best to keep and set boundaries.
I implore you to read this book. And then go read Nic’s other books.
Thank you Nic Stone for writing this one. It hit home in the toughest ways, but it’s what I needed tonight.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Child death, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
mishale1's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
Nic Stone sure is a great writer! I tore through her Dear Martin and Dear Justyce books and pre-ordered this one. Then I let it linger on my shelf a bit cause I knew it would be emotional and I wasn't sure it was the best time for an emotional read. But I finally picked it up yesterday and, big surprise, tore through it. I almost finished this in one day too.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Infidelity
whatdebsreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
effys's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book incredibly emotionally impactful. It was an amazing book about two teenagers learning to create a bond with eachother while trying to overcome each of their own personal struggles and it really showed how mental illness can impact your relationships with others.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Abortion, and Suicide attempt
jaz_gets_literary's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Mental illness, Self harm, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity and Vomit
Minor: Bullying, Miscarriage, Suicide, and Pregnancy
melm_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt