fangirlsread's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny and Domestic abuse
Minor: Abortion
dragongirl271's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Grief, Misogyny, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Suicide, Murder, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, and Rape
Minor: Racism and Child death
liamliayaum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion
amandaplease50's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
But please make sure you are mentally ready to read this book. While I would highly recommend it, it’s also a mentally taxing book to read.
This book made me understand better how women in certain situations think that I definitely didn’t take into account ever. The dual POVs and changes from the 90s to 2000s was such a great way to read this story. There are so many books TikTok and social media has lead me to and I’m real glad for this one.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Abortion, Rape, and Violence
Moderate: Islamophobia, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
gracemuelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Murder, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Rape, and Physical abuse
Minor: Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
paulea'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Abortion
jessi_mares's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Violence, and Physical abuse
Minor: Abortion and Mental illness
ladyinverse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I found myself cheering or yelling oh no at the characters as I read the deeper and deeper I got into this story.
Etaf Rum is certainly a new auto buy author for me. Her writing is elegant and captivating and her story telling transports you to the characters she's portraying.
Graphic: Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Physical abuse, Murder, Grief, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Sexual violence, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: War and Xenophobia
Minor: Abortion
bookiecharm's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Murder, Rape, Child death, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Abortion, Blood, and Car accident
readingwithgoose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Pregnancy, Rape, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Child death, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Death of parent