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poisonstrategy's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I thought this was pretty, vulnerable, sensitive. I thought it touched very important topics, and I enjoyed switching between the POV of Maya and Aisling.
It was incredibly easy to read, I almost felt like the book came pre-digested for you, all you needed to do was read. Everything seemed pretty on the surface, which wasn't my favorite thing.
I didn't like the ending one bit, but it was overall a nice book :)
It was incredibly easy to read, I almost felt like the book came pre-digested for you, all you needed to do was read. Everything seemed pretty on the surface, which wasn't my favorite thing.
I didn't like the ending one bit, but it was overall a nice book :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism
hlinds's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
the last two chapters? wow! how wonderfully chosen!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Violence
kaelynrae's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
really compelling story told from the perspective of two young women in their first lesbian relationship. includes a lot of complexities and nuance surrounding coming out, and family dynamics. poetically written snippets of time through both characters pov’s really kept me engaged. ending was intentionally confusing, as relationships tend to be
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
dfrancis's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
taytayp20's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
5.0
Tore through this and absolutely loved it. Beautiful reflections on ~transformative first love~ with a compelling narrative style. Hope to see more from Clementine Taylor soon!
justineprince's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
emyruggiero's review
5.0
Aisling and Maya are two university students living quite different lives. When they meet through poetry society, they're each forced to face their individual identities, pasts, and obstacles.
This book gutted me and put me back together several times.
The writing was gorgeously done. The imagery and use of smilies and metaphors really helped me feel and believe what was happening throughout the novel. I quite enjoyed the pacing as well, although some people may find it too slow and with too many time jumps at times.
Aisling's history with her mother was so raw and real. I don't often see this type of relationship portrayed in novels but I feel like it's important to address and to be aware of.
Without spoiling the ending, I can say it made me feel all the feelings. And in typical literary fiction fashion, it had me wanting to stare at a wall for hours afterwards.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
This book gutted me and put me back together several times.
The writing was gorgeously done. The imagery and use of smilies and metaphors really helped me feel and believe what was happening throughout the novel. I quite enjoyed the pacing as well, although some people may find it too slow and with too many time jumps at times.
Aisling's history with her mother was so raw and real. I don't often see this type of relationship portrayed in novels but I feel like it's important to address and to be aware of.
Without spoiling the ending, I can say it made me feel all the feelings. And in typical literary fiction fashion, it had me wanting to stare at a wall for hours afterwards.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
alexandriakh's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Lesbophobia
dschmartin's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0