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ilikebooks_okay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
Woah this book, like all of Holly Bournes books, flowed so brilliantly I love Holly's writing style so much which is why I also flew through it pretty quick!
However, this book was pretty painful and has kind of put me into a emotional bit lol (laugh through the pain) I always get effected by mental health in books so I wanted tk say beforehand if you're thinking of reading please take that in mind and be in a good head space beforehand!
"Be brave enough to show compassion. To others, but also to yourself."
In this book the main character Olive goes to camp reset which is a camp for other teenagers like herself to practice mindfulness, therapy and other soothing activitys. But Olive has other things on her mind and wants to cure mental health, she wants to stop it ever occuring and this has an impact on her own recovery.
"Everyone is fighting a battle you cannot see on the outside, so be kind."
I really fell in love with all the different characters and dynamics of the teens. However, the end of the book had quite a few loose ends that I really wanted resolving. However, I feel this as well is crucial because it shows how mental health can create such loose ends in people's day to day lives.
"What happened to you isn't your fault, but it is your responsibility to deal with it."
Overall, I did really enjoy this book and characters. The premise was also super interesting and to also be in the mind of Olive was so scary, fun and informative.
Tw: Mental illness, suicidal thoughts, panic attacks/disorders, drug addiction, sexual content
However, this book was pretty painful and has kind of put me into a emotional bit lol (laugh through the pain) I always get effected by mental health in books so I wanted tk say beforehand if you're thinking of reading please take that in mind and be in a good head space beforehand!
"Be brave enough to show compassion. To others, but also to yourself."
In this book the main character Olive goes to camp reset which is a camp for other teenagers like herself to practice mindfulness, therapy and other soothing activitys. But Olive has other things on her mind and wants to cure mental health, she wants to stop it ever occuring and this has an impact on her own recovery.
"Everyone is fighting a battle you cannot see on the outside, so be kind."
I really fell in love with all the different characters and dynamics of the teens. However, the end of the book had quite a few loose ends that I really wanted resolving. However, I feel this as well is crucial because it shows how mental health can create such loose ends in people's day to day lives.
"What happened to you isn't your fault, but it is your responsibility to deal with it."
Overall, I did really enjoy this book and characters. The premise was also super interesting and to also be in the mind of Olive was so scary, fun and informative.
Tw: Mental illness, suicidal thoughts, panic attacks/disorders, drug addiction, sexual content
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
laurynjane's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Addiction and Drug abuse
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
memorable's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Holly Bourne’s books are different and I wish I’d have discovered them earlier when I was younger. I love how her books don’t just focus on romantic relationships, but on characters and friendships. Even though I part of me really wants to know what happens to Olive and Lewis ;)
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Addiction, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
Therapy_booktails_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
whatellieread's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
Holly Bourne has done it again! I've read almost all of Holly's books now - both YA and adult - and I've loved all of them. Holly's writing never disappoints and always leaves me feeling as though I've gained a friend in her characters. As with all of her books, Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes deals with mental health in a sensitive and yet incredibly realistic way. All of her characters are real and human ; their stories honest and raw - Olive is no exception. I don't know of a single other author who deals with such important subject matter, over and over again, and to such a high standard - especially in YA fiction. The representation of mental health in this book, and many of Holly's other novels, is unrivalled.
If I could choose one author that I think all teenagers (and adults!) could benefit from reading, it would be Holly Bourne.
#KindnessIsContagious
If I could choose one author that I think all teenagers (and adults!) could benefit from reading, it would be Holly Bourne.
#KindnessIsContagious
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Self harm and Sexual assault
Discussion of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD and hypomania.
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