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bookishmillennial'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
I buddy read this with my friend @beasleybooks and had so much fun. She predicted everything that eventually unraveled within the last 10% of the book and even though she did, I still thought the reveal landed excellently! I listened to the audiobook, and I think Brittany Pressley may be my new favorite audiobook narrator. I was fully engrossed for the entirety of her narration. If the audiobook is accessible for you, I highly recommend it.
Adrienne Young's writing is lush, captivating, and flows so seamlessly. I was so impressed and this may be my favorite read this month! I thought June's inner monologue was so understandable, and we could viscerally feel her confusion, exhaustion, resignation, and fury. I think June's voice was so clear, and easy to follow along.
I will admit, during the first 25% of this book, I was super lost. I even wrote, 'I fear I'm not smart enough for this book,' because
If you enjoy surrealism, small towns, star-crossed lovers/"I will always find you" vibes from Once Upon A Time, and mysteries, read this!
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content
doctadri44's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Suicide, Terminal illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Child death, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.25
I also felt like this could have read as a historical fiction, but both of the time periods were so indistinct that they could be interchangeable with pretty much any time period.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, and Death of parent
spellbindingtomes'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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
moomookachoo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide and Abandonment
bookwyrmsam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Domestic abuse
chelseazhao's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so glad that I did! I loved the characters and atmosphere and slight magical nature of it.
While I didn't think anything was surprising or unpredictable, I don't think it was trying to be that. So it was perfect for what it was.
I listened to this on audio, but now I think I need a copy for my personal library.
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Suicide, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Mental illness, Blood, and Dementia
redefiningrachel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Blood
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
emisbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Sexual content, Suicide, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
danip97's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Abandonment