meghar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Racial slurs, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Drug abuse, Drug use, Abandonment, Addiction, Animal death, Blood, Cursing, Self harm, Death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Car accident, Pregnancy, and Vomit
Minor: Miscarriage
iam_ofuje's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
pariswishnowsky's review against another edition
4.0
I've been thinking of how to put into words the beauty of this book. Becky Manawatu has such a way with words and made this story so touching and heartbreaking. I felt such a strong connection to the characters, particularly besties Ari & Beth, and reading from a childs POV feelings of pain and sorrow, but also feelings of hope. While this story was a tragedy, it was also a story of determination, dreams, and family ties. I could not put this book down, in sheer nervousness of what was going to happen next. I will be thinking of these characters and their journeys for a long time.
lumma_eck's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
abbyjohnsn's review against another edition
5.0
georgia_sara93's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
janayeh'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Death, Animal death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Racism, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Child death, Death of parent, and Grief
heidinay's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Drug abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Racism and Suicide attempt