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michaelanormand's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
alequitos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I actually cried in the end. I was angry at Marin’s grandfather, at his lies, at his obsession with “Birdie” and specially how he kept Marin’s own mother from her, the memories, everything, just like she was, but in the end, things were going to be okay, she was going to be okay.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
illiteratesquirrel'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
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
emilyinherhead'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
It’s a dark place, not knowing.
It’s difficult to surrender to.
But I guess it’s where we live most of the time. I guess it’s where we all live, so maybe it doesn’t have to be so lonely. Maybe I can settle into it, cozy up to it, make a home inside uncertainty.
Marin’s mother died when Marin was very young, and she has been raised by her grandfather. When we meet her, though, he is also gone and she is staying on her college campus in New York over holiday break, awaiting the arrival of her best friend Mabel, who plans to visit for a few days. The rest of the story bounces back and forth from the present to the events leading up to the loss of Marin’s Gramps as we slowly discover what has happened and why Marin has been isolating herself and avoiding her past.
I have such tender feelings toward both Marin and Mabel. Their situation is so fragile and tricky and they’re both trying so hard. Young adult fiction is difficult to get right, and I think Nina LaCour really knows what she’s doing.
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
mishasbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Alcohol
lingkat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
“We are Okay” follows Marin before and after an experience which will change her life forever. Utilizing flashbacks to contrast with present day, Marin tries to reforge a bond with her old best friend Mabel, digging up betrayal and pain throughout the process.
I related to many aspects of the novel, which made it such a compelling read. Grieving was portrayed with such insight, and the relationship dynamics expressed that family can mean more than those who we share blood with. The prose was beautiful as well, which surprised me, because third person narrative is almost always my favorite.”
What bumped down the rating was a few plot holes that were underdeveloped or ignored; but, this novel is character driven so more emphasis was put on emotional growth.
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
nervousyoungman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts
megannoelle'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
3.5
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
saturn26'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
4.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Outing