maeri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Mass/school shootings, Infidelity, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Child abuse, Bullying, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Self harm, Alcoholism, Outing, Murder, Addiction, and Abandonment
jess_ngo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Self harm, Suicide, and Bullying
Moderate: Drug use, Violence, Gun violence, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing and Toxic friendship
rae42'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
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Outing
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Self harm
Minor: Car accident and Vomit
fiona_reads_books's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse and Death
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Outing, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia, Self harm, Alcohol, Drug use, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, and Sexual content
thomas_the_capricorn'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Murder and Self harm
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Child death and Toxic relationship
analea_lucille'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
4.5
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Sexism, Homophobia, Alcoholism, Injury/injury detail, and Bullying
carbinara's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Spoiler
I think I found out the main mystery before the book, but still wasn’t particularly surprising, and seemed like a bit of a cop out. Whilst the characters technically have flaws, the book doesn’t seem to be willing to let them be bad people. For example, Bronwyn cheated but shes under so much pressure, Addy cheated but Jakes a #badguy and it was once, Cooper cheated but its bc he was hiding his sexuality, and tbh Nate being a drug dealer isn’t really a flaw IMO. He’s a businessman <3 That being said he really pisses me off, I think just because of the romance. Nothing wrong with it, I just found Addy and Cooper so much more interesting, and didn’t really want a romance when I was expecting a murder mystery.That being said, Addy gave Quinn Fabray vibes in a very good way, and the book was a pretty fun read.
Also
Spoiler
Cooper, Dave Karofsky called n he wants his storyline back. Joking but I refuse to believe people didn’t see this coming from the first time we see him texting someone and their gender isn’t mentioned. That being said, Cooper is my second favourite after Addy.Graphic: Murder, Death, Homophobia, Self harm, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Car accident
Minor: Cancer
av0ncor3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Suicide
Moderate: Drug use, Murder, Homophobia, Outing, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Mass/school shootings, Alcoholism, and Addiction
elspethmigliore'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
3.75
would most likely reread, but not definitely ☑️
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Blood, Homophobia, Murder, Toxic relationship, Violence, Self harm, and Suicide
Minor: Gun violence, Stalking, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug use, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Death of parent
vickeyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I loved reading each of the varied perspectives. The beginning reminded me of The Breakfast Club which I enjoyed. As both relate to people from different cliches coming together. That is all I have to say about the book that is spoiler free. If you haven’t read it I 100% recommend that you should read it (even if you do get spoiled but I recommend staying away from spoilers still).
SPOILERS BELOW:
Spoiler
one criticism I had was when Addy cheated on Jake and reflects about it I wish they depict her to show more remorse and moral guilt about her actions I feel as tho, that those character moments of agony are crucial to making her a more well rounded character. Instead her cheating was brushed off because of Jake’s rage and his actions. That he almost kills her and freaks out on her when she admits to him.Another criticism I had was Mr. Avery wasn’t questioned enough or suspected enough for Simon’s murder imo. Being the only teacher in the room at the time of Simon’s Death, wouldn’t that make him more suspicious. Though I do not feel as strongly about this criticism.
The book is overall very well done and compelling for anyone to read. Those are my thoughts.
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Murder, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Drug abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Injury/injury detail, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Outing
Minor: Infidelity, Car accident, and Mass/school shootings