amyw's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
hfleur's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Self harm and Car accident
Minor: Suicide attempt and Torture
bmcsweeney's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm and Suicide attempt
ramintah's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicide attempt
pageturn_industries's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse
miachalupa's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Self harm
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Blood
emilyhawk's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A fascinating premise and a book I really enjoyed - the protagonist(s) were interesting, complex characters and I really loved following their journeys in this strange world.
There were a lot of additional secondary characters that never really clicked, though, particularly in the family - it was hard to remember who was who, and to give anyone besides Izzy and Preston any notable personality trait. The narrative was a bit lopsided too, heavy on Izzy’s life before the complex and then rushing through certain key moments in the IFP. For those reasons, even though I recommend the read, I rate it 3.5 stars.
There were a lot of additional secondary characters that never really clicked, though, particularly in the family - it was hard to remember who was who, and to give anyone besides Izzy and Preston any notable personality trait. The narrative was a bit lopsided too, heavy on Izzy’s life before the complex and then rushing through certain key moments in the IFP. For those reasons, even though I recommend the read, I rate it 3.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
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