ecravens'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: Bullying, Child death, Mental illness, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death, Grief, Alcohol, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Panic attacks/disorders
janalg's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
This has very simple but pleasant writing and so many important things to tell but fumbles it so, oh so hard.
If I was still a suicidal teenager I would read this a couple more times in hopes of cringing myself to death.
Then again, my teenage self would probably have fallen for this mess of a story.
Props for processing your trauma in this (arguably) healthy way, but the "you just need the right person" bullshit is fucking infuriating to me.
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Suicide, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Self harm, Bullying, and Alcohol
samcsmith'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
3.75
Moderate: Death, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Forced institutionalization
aprilyvonne's review against another edition
3.5
“My Heart & Other Black Holes” by Jasmine Warga was quite a depressing YA read. Throughout the story, readers follow the main characters, Aysel and Roman, both of which are seriously depressed after traumatic experiences. Despite their differences or reasons why they want to die, they gravitate over a suicide pact to escape their misery.
I think the author attempted to give readers a dark experience in order to demonstrate the darkness that is depression. How it sucks so much “life” out of a person. Yet, on the other hand Hope can help heal and create a reason to never give up.
I’m not completely sure if this is actually suitable or ideal for anyone struggling with their mental health to read. It was heavy with reasons to give up. I would’ve liked more closure in the end of the story, but I don’t want to spoil the story so I’ll refrain from expanding.
Overall, I’m glad I read it, but won’t likely share with my students.
Make note of the triggers and be cautious going into the book, fellow readers. And remember just existing in the world is reason enough to know we’re all worthy of living. ❤️🩹
Graphic: Murder, Racism, Death, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Islamophobia, Mental illness, and Grief
zerotwothirty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
mochiclouds'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
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Death
chikntrisyaki'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death
aselin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Child death, Suicide, Mental illness, and Death
Minor: Eating disorder
calyps04'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
3.75
Spoiler
both Aysel and Roman decided to live in the end. That could've taken a much darker turn otherwise.Overall, a fast read and a dark but hopeful story.
Moderate: Death, Grief, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
readsby_luca'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
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
Moderate: Child death and Mental illness