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cghy_2512's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt
theaceofpages's review
- 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? Yes
3.5
This is an incredibly dark story and I definitely recommend it to those in the upper half of YA rather than younger YA readers. It deals with a lot of difficult themes. But wow is it beautifully written. It does start off a little slow maybe, but once you start to get the characters a little better you can really get immersed in their world. While some actions did feel like they were driven by plot, this nightmarish world of self-discovery when on the verge of death was definitely a memorable one! I'd definitely love to read more stories set in the Paper Forest and learn more about its (clearly extensive) history and inhabitants.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions are my own.
Some notes on some of the content warnings. All are individually spoilered.
Note: All the CWs center around children so please be careful if this bothers you
Child death:
Homophobia:
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Drug abuse, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
tandewrites's review against another edition
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Murder
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Cancer, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
guardianofthebookshelf's review against another edition
Graphic: Child death, Death, Homophobia, and Violence