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mamadeb615's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Grief, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Terminal illness
arayo'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
3.75
Graphic: Violence and Pregnancy
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Homophobia, Vomit, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
laur_astor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As someone who has lived in Ithaca, this book perfectly encapsulates its magic. As April says, “And snow feels nicer in Ithaca. I don’t know why. Everything is nicer there.” And as Adam says, “It's a hard place to leave… the world doesn't seem as right anyplace else.”
Some things I noticed during my reread: *mild spoilers ahead* Carly is pretty cold when April meets her, which makes their friendship even more wholesome since they really needed each other. I forgot how much I enjoyed Bodie, too. Also, you can feel April’s slight uneasiness in the chapters about Justin. Even though April does love him, there’s a comfort in other people who she meets that I just couldn’t feel when she’s with Justin. He just doesn’t understand her like Carly, Margo, and Ethan. Ugh ETHAN! His proclamation of how much he loves her at the end is the best. And I just love how their relationship is purely platonic.
This won’t be the last time I revisit this book.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Medical content
snipinfool's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was such an interesting story. One could not help but feel for April. Her childhood was difficult. I could not imagine striking out alone at sixteen, but she kept going to get the life she wanted. Along the way, she met people who taught her to love and others who reminded her to be distrustful. I loved that she remained in contact with Margo. Margo was such a wonderful character. Even though April didn’t stay in one place very long before she moved on again, each person she connected with left a little piece behind in her. I loved meeting April and reading her story.
Content warning: April’s father was emotionally and physically abusive. April was also sexually assaulted while out on the road as well.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
jessicaharleee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Pregnancy
martieliz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
skylover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Vomit, and Death of parent
sadiejericho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse and Abandonment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical content, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Cancer, Car accident, and Classism
katyannreads's review against another edition
4.5
WOW this book was good. It’s not the typical genre I read, but I am glad I picked it up. An amazing story of healing from relational trauma and creating your own family. A girl going through life just wanting to matter.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment