flattrash's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Abortion, Blood, Suicide, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Incest, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Rape
claudiashelf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
But sadly, I felt like the more I read this book, the more I realized that this story seems rushed and the issues are getting wider and out of control, especially when I reach Part Three. I understand the author wants to explain Miwako’s life through Fumi-nee, and even though I felt shocked by some scenes and the story still exquisite to follow but it left me— “Oh, this out of line.”
Also, this is such a good book, I admit, but I expect something more for the mystery portion. And I regret that at the end when Ryusei chose to stay longer in Kitsuyama, the author wasn’t explained exactly what he was doing. It intrigued me.
As what I said, this is such a good book but I expect something more.
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Sexual assault
tessjx's review
- 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
TW: rape, suicide, bullying
Moderate: Sexual assault, Deadnaming, Physical abuse, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Minor: Transphobia, Cancer, and Adult/minor relationship
november_is_reading1114's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, and Abortion
lyd41's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Even though I would have enjoyed a traditional book where the story was told from Miwako's point of view, I think I prefer how this author layed it out, as it created much more curiosity and suspense.
Notes to keep in mind when looking to read this book:
This book is set in Japan and includes all traditional aspects of Japanese etiquette and culture. It may be confusing for some who don't know much of the social culture.
This book is angsty. Very Angsty. Top tier angst. Very possibly triggering things. Check content warnings.
Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Deadnaming, Abortion, Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Cancer, Rape, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Transphobia
Minor: Outing, Adult/minor relationship, Dysphoria, and Alcohol
sumstew's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Death, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, and Suicide
Minor: Car accident
tessdaisy's review
- 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
5.0
Spoiler
The last few pages are written so beautifully, and it can be interpreted that it’s Fumi feeling completely at peace as being a woman, ending her battle with her gender identity and passing the curse to the real firstborn som, and also the end of Ryusei’s battle with grief, finally appreciating one last visit from Miwako before she goes onto another lifeModerate: Bullying, Suicide, and Death
Minor: Cancer, Pregnancy, Abortion, and Death of parent
The book is about a suicide and how it affects the people surrounding the deceased, but the way in which Miwako kills herself is never went into excruciating detail on.forestthieves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Grief, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Abortion and Rape
catandherbooks'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Suicide and Sexual harassment
daniellestarredpages's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Grief, Pregnancy, Rape, Suicide, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Abortion, Cancer, and Car accident