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abbruzzese's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? No
5.0
beautiful. heart-wrenching. elegantly written.
this book is like the temptation of the burning flame—impossible to turn away from; painful to the touch.
this book is like the temptation of the burning flame—impossible to turn away from; painful to the touch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Outing
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Child abuse
divafern's review against another edition
Absolutely maudlin. Without going too far into it, it tries to do too much. The writing is interesting in some places and yet liberally peppered with laughably bad metaphors and tired stereotypes. Just see the list of content warnings to get a feel for the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol