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julybunny's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content
melike_k's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I enjoyed this read it's intriguing and and pulls at your heart in parts. Well written especially if you're looking for something to cause an emotional response
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Medical content
mads1706's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
this def would’ve been rated higher if the cheating trope didn’t happen. i’m glad she ended up w coop in the end but like…. she should’ve broke it off w stuart first😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Dementia
rowynnreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
When I signed up for this website I knew I wanted to review my all-time favorite book.
I know the book is not as well-known as many YA books, but it is so important to me and so amazing and emotional.
This is definitely not a book that has the highest writing style or the most thought out world-building, but this book is always fresh in my mind and made a huge impact on me as a 16-18 y/o. I can remember where I was for every part I read and finished this in one breath! All I can say is... I am pretty sure the civilians in the bus I was in back then, were very confused why a young person was crying in the back while reading through a pink and orange book.
I also have to add that the illness that is written about is a real illness!
To be very honest, this book being my favorite might be because of my own experiences in life (a background of illness in a similar setting). However, I do still think people should read this.
One thing I do have to point out is that the writing style is written for a younger YA age group. I would say targeted between 16 and 18.
I know the book is not as well-known as many YA books, but it is so important to me and so amazing and emotional.
This is definitely not a book that has the highest writing style or the most thought out world-building, but this book is always fresh in my mind and made a huge impact on me as a 16-18 y/o. I can remember where I was for every part I read and finished this in one breath! All I can say is... I am pretty sure the civilians in the bus I was in back then, were very confused why a young person was crying in the back while reading through a pink and orange book.
I also have to add that the illness that is written about is a real illness!
To be very honest, this book being my favorite might be because of my own experiences in life (a background of illness in a similar setting). However, I do still think people should read this.
One thing I do have to point out is that the writing style is written for a younger YA age group. I would say targeted between 16 and 18.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Dementia
Moderate: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Medical content
chmpgneprblms's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.5
it was a decent book! i was very nervous to pick up this book because so often, books about chronically and/or terminally ill characters are infantilizing and inaccurate and just feel...gross. thankfully, i didn't feel that too much with this book.
stuart, however, felt like that to me, he just seemed like he stuck around out of pity,her romance with cooper felt a bit rushed and it was weird going from a journal to her future self to first-person.
otherwise, this book was good! the characters were likeable and i thought the entries during her episodes were very raw and real
stuart, however, felt like that to me, he just seemed like he stuck around out of pity,
otherwise, this book was good! the characters were likeable and i thought the entries during her episodes were very raw and real
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Medical content, and Dementia
Moderate: Ableism and Death
Minor: Sexual content
dxni's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Medical content
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Death