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peppertoast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
secre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It's billed as a high school thriller, but I honestly don't think it is. There is a mystery of sorts, but it's less about the mystery and more about the exploration of grief, of relationships and of finding a new place in the world when everything you thought you had crumbles around you. If you go in expecting a thriller, you may well be disappointed. But if you take it for what it is, you will find a stunning and beautifully written piece.
Losing a parent is ground shattering at any age. Losing a parent as a teenager is world altering, as Sydney is finding out. One freak accident and her dad is gone. Her world will never be the same again and yet her friends lives go on unchanged. The world keeps moving and yet she is standing still. Her hyper-fixation on solving the mystery of her dad's death is more of a symptom of her own state of mind than anything else.
This is a powerful and compelling novel that strikes deep at the fear, the loss, the anxiety and the uncertainty surrounding death and grief. It's one of those books that will stay with me for a long time to come, I suspect.
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia and Car accident
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
mjwilliamson'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? Yes
3.75
If I knew what I was in for, I don’t think I would have started this book, but I enjoyed it nevertheless. I would think very carefully about who I recommend it to. Trigger warnings most definitely apply.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Homophobia, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Outing, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault
zazzyzizi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts
amelia_22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault
lilliansbooks's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
i liked:
- the main relationship!
- the lesbian rep
- the mental health rep
i disliked:
- the writing style
- the fact that i called the ending on like page 2
again, not a groundbreaking read, but definitely enjoyable + would recommend if you can look past the almost fanfiction-esque writing style! sydney + june >>>
EDIT: i'm calling this a 3.75 rounded down because i've gone back a couple times just for the main relationship, but it just wasn't good enough to reach that next level imo. would recommend though!
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Outing
Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail
anniereads221's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
pastelkerstin's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Eating disorder, Suicide, and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
idunnoknow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
brye_wheels's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse