emmeuh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
honeypielovesbooksnthebeatles's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
constant_reader_19's review against another edition
3.0
Read this because it is required reading for my daughter's health class. It definitely has a lesson in it. I wish it just wasn't from the young man's perspective.
nicmay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Classism, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Murder, and Eating disorder
angelreadsthings's review against another edition
4.0
My second Flinn book, and definitely my favorite of the two. Flinn skillfully gets inside the mind of an abusive lover in a way that makes you sympathize with him without excusing his actions. Her realistic characters provide for dynamic yet believable relationships and interesting proceedings. However, I felt that the most powerful aspect of this book was neither the characters nor the plot but the message of hope for all those suffering from the same issues--the same voice--that Nick endured and overcame.
mariahroze's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book in high school and I remember loving it!
kingofreads101's review against another edition
3.0
READ WITHIN 6 HOURS!!! This was so beautifully crafted. I loved this story and how delicate it dealt with a serious issue. This was my first time reading any romantic/Abusive relationship. The ending was so empowering for the main character
ashleyquinn's review against another edition
2.5
Oof.
Mixed feelings on the story being told from the pov of the abuser but if it gets more guys to read this, then it’s probly for the best.
Definitely wish it’d had a messier ending tho.
Mixed feelings on the story being told from the pov of the abuser but if it gets more guys to read this, then it’s probly for the best.
Definitely wish it’d had a messier ending tho.
maple_dove's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book wasn't terrible, but I personally don't think feel satisfied. I felt like Nick suddenly made a 180 at one point in the book. I also can’t easily deal with unlikability in characters which probably affected my experience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual harassment, Violence, Alcohol, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Ableism, and Blood
Minor: Classism, Adult/minor relationship, and Eating disorder
Verbal abuse (graphic), Underage drinking (graphic), Abusive romantic relationship (graphic), Relationship violence (graphic), Sexual abuse (minor)