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twysbeek's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Rape, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Terrorism--public bombing is also present (not a spoiler as the book literally opens with this event)raisingself's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
- Parent loss
- Mental illness/Mood disorder
- S. Assault
- Child abuse
- Depictions of class and inequality
- Violence
- Infertility
All of the things are in this book but oddly it was not triggering. It was a slow burn storytelling of young people I'll equipped for life finding and loving each other. It is not a traditional romance novel, in that it feels too realistic. The main characters too flawed. The realities of life too difficult.
This a book that people will with like or hate. It slightly reminds me of a better version of Normal People by Sally Rooney, which I disliked but this for all of its intensity, sadness and slow inwinding, I did enjoy. The book ends with a dash of tender hoepfulness, which I appreciate.
Graphic: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Self harm, Toxic friendship, and Pandemic/Epidemic
cayv97's review against another edition
3.75
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Murder, and Alcohol
korinnagarcia's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
lanaprice's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
There is so much trauma. So much trauma. I argue that it’s too much for one story. It’s masquerading as a “romance,” but the characters all have huge battles they are dealing with.
This is not the type story for someone who wants to escape. The relationship between the main characters is toxic and codependent. It is good to see that they grow from it as they age, but many of their characteristics makes them hard to like when they are younger.
If you are a fan of Colleen Hoover, then you might enjoy this book—without problematic practice of supporting Colleen Hoover.
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Suicide
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Sexual harassment