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emily_reads851's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
3.75
really eye opening, talks about all the effects of suicide Check TW
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
missnewvillage's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
domiri's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Rounding up from 3.5
I found the first 2 parts to be so overwhelming (soul-crushingly) strong, but the story faltered a couple chapters into the third section.
It felt like the further out in time I got, the less real and grounded the tragedy felt which I couldn’t match with how very real the first 2 parts were. There were some chapters that I wasn’t sure if Aaron or Tillie was supposed to be the missing piece.
The final section felt extremely rushed. I had a hard time believing that their parents would just comes up with their whole plan so easily, especially Tillie’s mom. And then they don’t even follow through because after a while both of teens are just wandering off on their own. It also feels like Aaron and Tille both just decide they’re not okay but that’s okay and they’re just not going to be suicidal anymore, and that’s not how it works.
I found the first 2 parts to be so overwhelming (soul-crushingly) strong, but the story faltered a couple chapters into the third section.
It felt like the further out in time I got, the less real and grounded the tragedy felt which I couldn’t match with how very real the first 2 parts were. There were some chapters that I wasn’t sure if Aaron or Tillie was supposed to be the missing piece.
The final section felt extremely rushed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
micsdirt_nbooks's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A fictional account of a very real situation; depression and suicidal inclinations. The story introduces us to two teenagers that are sorting through their feelings in different ways and end up meeting on a Bridge. Their lives become intertwined because of the results of their decisions. The book uses the "Butterfly Effect" to show how things could be different with different choices made and how you are never alone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Grief
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