The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
cdoubet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Classism, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Body horror, Cursing, Racism, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Racial slurs
Minor: Self harm, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, and Car accident
deviousjen'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
4.0
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Racial slurs
nataliebootlah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Bullying
theuncannydani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Colonisation, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Racism, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Classism, and Bullying
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, Incest, Violence, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Drug use, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Car accident, Cursing, Sexual violence, Medical content, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Stalking
Minor: Stalking, Grief, Fatphobia, and Drug abuse
emilywemily6's review against another edition
- 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? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Cursing, Bullying, Classism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Racism
Moderate: Child abuse, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, and Car accident
moriahleigh's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Racism, Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Drug use
bellebriones's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Classism
pastellymoon'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Animal cruelty, and Bullying
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Racism
Minor: Racial slurs and Homophobia
124smilehd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The characters gave me mixed emotions. It was interesting to see that most of the "antagonists" in this book are the older generation who put money and inheritance above all else. With each generation above the last leaning more toward the importance of money. While the younger generation, specifically Nick but others like Astrid, seem to be ignoring the importance of money and put love first. which I think reflects the real-life generational divides we all experience with our older family members as we navigate a changing world. of course, there were a few that care, but even then it seemed to be more of a push from their families rather than true ambitions.
All the characters are flawed, complex, or at the very least had blind spots that make them interesting. which was great to see with such a large cast. Characters that I thought were just for exposition ended up being vital to the story and the characters' progression. So many ended up being two-faced which made it hard to guess who was actually on Rachel's side and who wasn't. It was a guessing game until the end. I am very much looking forward to reading the sequel and seeing how things progress.
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Xenophobia
elsea_readingelsea's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Sexism, Racism, Emotional abuse, and Ableism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders