nadiaherondale's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I forgot to write a review so I had to do a quick reread. The best thing about this book is exactly how good it is at portraying a toxic female friendship, the competition, the need, the love it's all there. I've been there, I've been both sides. You fall apart and then you both found yourselves again and sometimes it works, sometimes you remember why you fell apart. This book portrays it so well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Alcohol, Sexism, Drug use, Sexual harassment, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, and Rape
abbie_bryant's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
truffe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gbandera's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
annaforthebooks's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow. This was challenging to read but is so relevant and gives an honest, unfiltered view of female friendships and mental health struggles. This one will definitely stay with me for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Drug use, and Sexual assault
Minor: Miscarriage
annajgvs's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
nicolerathbone's review against another edition
3.0
The thing is I did enjoy this book, but I wouldn’t be friends with Jessica. Yes, Fern had a lot of issues too, but Jessica was equally just a terrible terrible friend. The fact Fern grovelled at the end to apologise when realistically I didn’t think she needed to, irked me. The page about how beautiful their friendship was at the end was unconvincing.. Fern’s other friendships that were depicted in the book were much healthier.
tatereadstiktok's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 / 5 stars
This book has a very interesting and wild take on female friendships, male/female gazes and dynamics between genders and friendships from early childhood to adulthood.
It was a refreshing read, one I didn’t realise I needed until I finished it. Picked it up at the airport and couldn’t put it down between activities on holiday. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it was cliche at parts, and I guess there was a lot I didn’t want to face, hence a drop in stars.
It was good though, something I feel a lot more people need to read and understand.
This book has a very interesting and wild take on female friendships, male/female gazes and dynamics between genders and friendships from early childhood to adulthood.
It was a refreshing read, one I didn’t realise I needed until I finished it. Picked it up at the airport and couldn’t put it down between activities on holiday. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it was cliche at parts, and I guess there was a lot I didn’t want to face, hence a drop in stars.
It was good though, something I feel a lot more people need to read and understand.