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kb_06's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Miscarriage
kelly_mlg's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-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
5.0
I’m done for. When i say I couldn’t put this book down I mean it. I am obsessed with Johnny and Shannon. Their story just took a place in my heart and I know i will never get it back.
Shannon’s story is truly devastating and i love that the author doesn’t romanticise the dark parts but brings light to them. Reading about Shannon fighting her way through life broke a part of me. The brother sister dynamic is something i always long for in book that touch such sensitive topics and i love that we could read about more than just Johnny and Shannon.
Johnny the man that you are. I was definitely upset with him sometimes but MY GOD HOW CAN SOMEONE BE THIS ADORABLY AMAZING.
After finishing this book I immediately picked up keeping 13 and honestly i don’t want to stop. I’m so excited to find out what happens next
Shannon’s story is truly devastating and i love that the author doesn’t romanticise the dark parts but brings light to them. Reading about Shannon fighting her way through life broke a part of me. The brother sister dynamic is something i always long for in book that touch such sensitive topics and i love that we could read about more than just Johnny and Shannon.
Johnny the man that you are. I was definitely upset with him sometimes but MY GOD HOW CAN SOMEONE BE THIS ADORABLY AMAZING.
After finishing this book I immediately picked up keeping 13 and honestly i don’t want to stop. I’m so excited to find out what happens next
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction, Rape, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Injury/Injury detail
oliviaskye's review against another edition
4.0
It was great, I just feel like the constant mention of Shanon’s size was annoying. I understand that she is so tiny due to malnourishment, but I just feel like there are better ways to have shown it.
I feel like her size was often equated to her being ‘weak’ and ‘fragile’, which I hated because she’s quite literally the opposite, especially having gone through what she had.
I also feel like to show malnourishment, it would’ve been more effective to use descriptors of pale skin, fatigue, thin hair, brittle nails, etc. Don’t hate me, but the fact that it was really just the size made it seem disingenuous - almost like an ‘excuse’ to have a tiny fmc. And I def think I am analyzing this too hard, since I am a survivor of child domestic ab*se, but idk, just wanted to give my thoughts.
But other than that, I really loved the story. Like it was so addicting!! Def would recommend, despite the size thing.
I feel like her size was often equated to her being ‘weak’ and ‘fragile’, which I hated because she’s quite literally the opposite, especially having gone through what she had.
I also feel like to show malnourishment, it would’ve been more effective to use descriptors of pale skin, fatigue, thin hair, brittle nails, etc. Don’t hate me, but the fact that it was really just the size made it seem disingenuous - almost like an ‘excuse’ to have a tiny fmc. And I def think I am analyzing this too hard, since I am a survivor of child domestic ab*se, but idk, just wanted to give my thoughts.
But other than that, I really loved the story. Like it was so addicting!! Def would recommend, despite the size thing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Domestic abuse
lisbrary's review against another edition
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
bbsylph's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Miscarriage
kylee_carey's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse
inesapnovo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
alexwalton's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
jackieranson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
cellington_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
this book as long as hell and i didn’t have my rating till i read the last chapter. chloe walsh is a phenomenal writer who is excellent at showing us this minds of her characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse