blankeechats's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest and Suicide
Minor: Rape and Alcohol
kmwelch's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was incredibly well written. The author told a story that made me feel big feelings.
My heart is shattered and honestly I was sick to my stomach reading a lot of this book because of the horrible actions that took place. This book made you truly think about race, inappropriate sexual desires, parental manipulation, and much more.
This book was not at all what I thought I was getting myself into. I anticipated a neighborly dispute and a Romeo and Juliet story of forbidden love. This book represents so much more than that and is truly a slap in the face of what life can be like.
My heart is shattered and honestly I was sick to my stomach reading a lot of this book because of the horrible actions that took place. This book made you truly think about race, inappropriate sexual desires, parental manipulation, and much more.
This book was not at all what I thought I was getting myself into. I anticipated a neighborly dispute and a Romeo and Juliet story of forbidden love. This book represents so much more than that and is truly a slap in the face of what life can be like.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Racial slurs and Rape
aciarlo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I knew the ending was going to be tragic based on the warning from the very beginning of the story, but I didn't know what to expect! It kept me on the edge and I really like the social justice issues as a major theme. Overall, an excellent read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Classism, and Suicide
bta's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
mhinds's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Rape
jficele's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, Racism, Violence, Gun violence, and Suicide
mama_jes's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide and Rape
saramoser's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
TW: Rape, suicide, incest, pedophilia, sexual assault, racial slurs
I had purchased this book randomly for my sister a while back from a used bookstore and she read it, and then recommended that I read it. Honestly, had I known how the book would go, I probably never would’ve recommended someone read it. I was talking about how I wouldn’t feel comfortable recommending this book (while reading it) to many people because of the content, specifically the pedophilia.
While I am not comfortable recommending this book to people, due to the content, except for someone I am extremely close with (due to potential triggers)-, I would say this was a fantastic read-without being overly enthusiastic about the topics- the book was well written and touched on so many topics that are so prevalent in our current society. Between bigotry, sexism, racism, and our environment, this book is spot on and extremely eye opening.
4/5 stars from myself
I had purchased this book randomly for my sister a while back from a used bookstore and she read it, and then recommended that I read it. Honestly, had I known how the book would go, I probably never would’ve recommended someone read it. I was talking about how I wouldn’t feel comfortable recommending this book (while reading it) to many people because of the content, specifically the pedophilia.
While I am not comfortable recommending this book to people, due to the content, except for someone I am extremely close with (due to potential triggers)-, I would say this was a fantastic read-without being overly enthusiastic about the topics- the book was well written and touched on so many topics that are so prevalent in our current society. Between bigotry, sexism, racism, and our environment, this book is spot on and extremely eye opening.
4/5 stars from myself
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Rape, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Suicide
erynn_kuehl's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Rape
onion's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Suicide, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Medical content, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol and Excrement