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faduma's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Racism, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Emotional abuse
reallife_kazbrekker's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
3.5
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.
The second installment in this series and it was quite good! Definitely had a bit of a darker tone than the first volume, which took me a bit off guard, but ultimately wasn't too bad.
Can't wait to read the last volume soon!
The second installment in this series and it was quite good! Definitely had a bit of a darker tone than the first volume, which took me a bit off guard, but ultimately wasn't too bad.
Can't wait to read the last volume soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
huntress's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death of parent, Stalking, Grief, Death, and Mental illness
Minor: Suicide attempt
lara_ayrolla's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Before anything, I would like to thank Brenna Thummler, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The illustration style seems to be a little less detailed than on the first book of the series but I still like it. I love how Marjorie's wardrobe developed with her age, even though I miss the more childish clothing.
The story is able to show through Marjorie exactly what it's like to go from being someone who was suffering to someone who causes other people to suffer. It's powerful and so beautiful that now I want to buy it for my little sister.
The illustration style seems to be a little less detailed than on the first book of the series but I still like it. I love how Marjorie's wardrobe developed with her age, even though I miss the more childish clothing.
The story is able to show through Marjorie exactly what it's like to go from being someone who was suffering to someone who causes other people to suffer. It's powerful and so beautiful that now I want to buy it for my little sister.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
babymoomoocow's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
4.75
I liked this one a bit more than the first one. I do love the world building of the first and I wasn't sure how they were going to a second.
While still dealing with themes of death and grief, they pointed it in another direction. It was charming and also frustrating (at the characters) but it's great to see growth.
While still dealing with themes of death and grief, they pointed it in another direction. It was charming and also frustrating (at the characters) but it's great to see growth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Grief
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Death of parent
paigicus's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Bullying
38threads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Im not sure if I grew up without the problems associated with this book and that it wasn't that emotional for me. Eliza and Marjorie are both enduring familial struggles that no teenager should ever have to deal with and yet the adults still seem oblivious. They get sucked into their own generational thinking that they need to suck down their feelings regardless of who it affects or for how long. The kids were left to fight their own battle without support from their parents and/or teachers with whom they should have been able to confide. Delicates was a little bit of a disappointment because Sheets focused more on Wendall and the ghosts rather than the harder issues of this YA GN which brought down the tone of the first book to something more dreary and serious. It was a good message and I applaud the author for addressing these issues head-on with happy endings all around BUT this book was falsely advertised from the jovial themes of book 1.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Suicide attempt
jbabbm's review against another edition
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Child death
bookish_burrow's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
ellythequeen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
This book gave me hope. God how i love Wendel please read this doulogy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Minor: Misogyny