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skudiklier's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was beautiful and heartbreaking and so emotionally true. I wondered how it would pull off taking you through a relationship backwards, from messy breakup to romantic meeting, but wow Hazel Hayes did it so well. After finishing it I went back and reread the first chapter just to feel it all over again, and notice all the little things I now had so much more context for. Out of Love is all bittersweet nostalgia and new perspectives, and I loved it so much.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Medical content, Abortion, and War
book_perk's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a digital copy in exchange for an honest review. The concept of following a love story in reverse is extremely creative and intriguing. In the first few chapters the writing is absolutely phenomenal and I truly felt the heartbreak. Unfortunately, I found the remainder of the book a little dull and the characters to be lacking in depth.
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
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