jackietanori's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The first book is pretty much the first-ish episode of the series, but with so much more excitement and a lot more secrets. I can't remember if I ever finished this series, but I remember getting really far in so I can't wait to see what I remember, but mostly what I forgot.
Crying score: nope
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationship, and Death
olivegirl's review
5.0
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Eating disorder, Toxic friendship, and Death
bookworm05'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
4.75
Moderate: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Sexism, Racism, Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Classism, and Homophobia
bibliorama's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was a pretty fast read compared to my normal speed. I was curious about this book series after remembering that I never really got any satisfaction from the show about A. I'm hoping the books give me that, and beyond that I'm in the mood for some toxic drama.
If you see this review and are worried about my reading tastes, don't worry, so am I.
(My star rating is purely off of vibes and means nothing)
Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Lesbophobia, Stalking, and Classism
Minor: Self harm and Sexual content
The book is pretty much about how horrible young teens can be to each other, and there are some pretty crappy adults thrown in as well. The writing didn't feel as if it was showing these themes to be a good thing and it felt like it was highlighting how messed up it all is. While also dealing with heavy themes with the main characters, thr writing built in a lot of empathy for the main 4. I especially felt for Hanna and Emily.wackzo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Stalking, Vomit, Body shaming, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Hate crime, and Toxic friendship
kitty_may12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Bullying
Minor: Ableism and Drug use
blume13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic friendship, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Stalking, Bullying, Eating disorder, and Body shaming
Moderate: Racism and Lesbophobia
Minor: Vomit
violet03'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Kidnapping, Cursing, Murder, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Eating disorder, Alcohol, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Racism
Minor: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Self harm, Religious bigotry, and Bullying
honben's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Already started the second one.
P.S.: there is depiction of mental health struggles and there are moments when even the narrator is fatphobic, I remember a specific line from one of the last chapters. I attribute this to the year it was published, but obviously, it is not nice to read.
Graphic: Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Grief, and Homophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Classism, Gaslighting, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Death, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Car accident, Infidelity, and Murder
Slut Shaming isn't on the list of trigger warnings, but there is a ton of it on this book.livingwithghost's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Spoiler
honestly the worst part about it is the amount of weird adult/minor relationships being played as sexy, forbidden love stories. sure they’re forbidden, but it’s because they’re weird and inappropriate.Spoiler
Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Cursing, Grief, Homophobia, Racism, Self harm, Classism, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Vomit and Murder