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lisa_m'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
4.5
But other than that I thought the book was really good. I maybe should have read some trigger warnings first because I was quite shocked when the rape scene happened. I did not expect it at all. It wasn't exploitative but in enough detail to make me uncomfortable.
There are definitely some darker themes and important topics but I think they were handled in a great way.
I really enjoyed that Penny wrote a story that we also got to read. I thought it was really good and interesting and I always like 'books' in books and that type of thing.
I might reread this and give it 5 stars in a few years. Who knows.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Classism, and Deportation
aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
_bethypaige'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, Alcoholism, Rape, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
lesbianfrankiero's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content, and Abortion
i would've loved to see more character development tbh, BUT i did love the discussion of mental health, socioeconomic disparity, vulnerability, and the focus on the bond or lack thereof between parent and child that