talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Medical content, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Pregnancy
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Sexual content, Vomit, Ableism, Cancer, Animal death, Eating disorder, Deportation, Death of parent, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Homophobia, Infertility, and Racism
Slut shaming. Underage drug use.aqtbenz's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
When I finished this book, I hugged it to my chest as a few tears slipped out. That's how much I loved this book.
The writing is incredible - I've enjoyed Robin Benway's books before, particularly Audrey, Wait!, but not like this. There were so many passages and lines that I wanted to write down because they were so beautiful and relatable. Things that a less talented writer would have made cliche just felt honest and real.
The three siblings of this book are now some of my favorite characters of all time - each is so well developed and real, and their relationship with each other unfolds beautifully. Each of them also has their own family story that's equally compelling.
If not already obvious, I really, really loved this. Cannot recommend enough.
The writing is incredible - I've enjoyed Robin Benway's books before, particularly Audrey, Wait!, but not like this. There were so many passages and lines that I wanted to write down because they were so beautiful and relatable. Things that a less talented writer would have made cliche just felt honest and real.
The three siblings of this book are now some of my favorite characters of all time - each is so well developed and real, and their relationship with each other unfolds beautifully. Each of them also has their own family story that's equally compelling.
If not already obvious, I really, really loved this. Cannot recommend enough.
Graphic: Pregnancy, Alcoholism, and Bullying
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia
More...