karina_dreamsinwords's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This middle grade novel in verse discusses a multitude of topics including addiction, complex familial relationships, grief, bullying, attempted violence in a school setting, and ultimately love.
A hard-hitting story that readers of all ages can enjoy and learn from the themes within.
A hard-hitting story that readers of all ages can enjoy and learn from the themes within.
Minor: Addiction, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence
brookey8888's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
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
I really enjoyed this. The one thing I do wish is we got to see more of Cal and Hannah together and how they mended their relationship. I liked all the tough topics talked about like abuse, addiction, gun violence, and PTSD. I do think this is a great middle grade about hard topics.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Stalking, Terminal illness, and Violence
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