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lovelyandmorbid's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Almost poetic, the defitintion of the fanfic tag "crack taken seriously", I thought it would be ridiculous then sad but its pretty upsetting the whole time and the humor comes out in small bits. Although completely different stories, tonally it reminded me of In the Dreamhouse, while that book achieves a lot more, this book feels like it cut from the same cloth in terms of style.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, and Medical trauma
eviemayhem's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
- 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
5.0
I chose this as my Book of the Month, unsure if I would like it. As someone who has both lost a child and has a turbulent relationship with my mother, the premise spoke to me and I'm so glad I gave it a chance. The book is beautifully written; lyrical and flowing like a river. It is hard to believe this is the author's first book. There were so many points where I wanted to cry, and at times I didn't want to finish because my heart was breaking for Lewis and Wren. As someone who lives with a chronic disease, it is easy to see the story fold out from both sides: Someone living with a disease that is changing them at their core and that they can't stop, and the person giving up themselves to take care of a loved one.
Bring a box of tissues.
Bring a box of tissues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Sexual content