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elissarodriguez22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
But it fell just a bit short, I wanted it expanded on more, flushed out. The ending just feels like “welp, that’s that on that”
Anyway, loved the concept, wasn’t the happiest with the execution
Graphic: Suicide, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Lesbophobia
snowydaze's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
mckeelyshannon's review against another edition
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault
kathsaph's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This novel was personally difficult to read, but completely relevant and impactful. So many details were packed into 300 pages, all contributing to amazing character development and storytelling. The book is in the first person and often includes Spanish, I ended up looking up the words as I went along, and I recommend doing the same, it added another layer of depth. My response to "The Grief Keeper" was visceral, and although not all of the technology in the book exists, the societal views that would allow the experiment to happen do, making the book terrifying. Please check triggers before reading.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Blood, and Alcohol
courtneyfalling'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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Racism, Xenophobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Alcohol
Additional CW for bomb attack/mass violencesteviaplath's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
oliverreeds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Outing, and Toxic friendship
morganperks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I enjoyed this read quite a bit. The story flowed smoothly, and the characters were engaging. I thought the concept of transferring grief and trauma from one person to another was an interesting, though troubling, concept and it was well executed here. It was stressful seeing Marisol fall prey to unethical practices targeting vulnerable populations!
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Lesbophobia
Death of sibling, PTSD, flashback, battlefield trauma, explosion trauma, medical science unethically taking advantage of vulnerable populations, detention center, US immigration practicesloraora's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Homophobia, Medical content, and Grief