daniesreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book follows the children of famous singer, Mick Riva, as they navigate the party of the year. I didn't fully know what to expect when I decided to read this book, but it exceeded my expectations in many ways. I fell in love with the characters, the writing style, the setting... It was a wonderful read, and I'm so glad I decided to pick it up.
The Riva kids stole my heart. I'll admit that I really didn't expect to resonate with these kids so much, but there were so many little moments where I saw parts of myself in these characters, and I really appreciated that. Characterization is one of those things that can make or break a novel for me, and in this case, it really sold it.
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I really enjoyed how, much like June, the reader is given the chance to really fall for Mick and his charming ways, only to realize how much of a scumbag he is. I appreciated this character development.Of all the characters, I really, truly had a soft spot for Nina. I adored Jay, Hud, and Kit, but there was something about Nina's story that resonated with me. As someone who has dealt with
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an alcoholic parent, seeing Nina have to step into that role to care for her siblings while simultaneously dealing with her mother's addiction stuck with me. It's an all too familiar feeling, and I appreciated characterization that Nina had because of it.This is my first TJR book, and it definitely won't be my last. I enjoyed this read and all the feelings it brought me.
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, and Death of parent
bookedwithbrie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Grief, Infidelity, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Violence
ptitirodactyle'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
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Police brutality, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Addiction, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death, Death of parent, Police brutality, Abandonment, and Child abuse
Minor: Pregnancy, Car accident, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Chronic illness, Blood, Body shaming, Cursing, and Eating disorder
ruthdaniell's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Drug use, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
rosered_reading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Addiction
braelynm_22'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? Yes
4.75
“Family is found...whether it be blood or circumstance or choice, what binds us does not matter. All that matters is that we are bound.”
Graphic: Addiction, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Blood, Gore, and Car accident
Lots of making out and sexual content.haleysversion'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: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
dannythestreet'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Abandonment, Alcohol, Death, Drug use, Gaslighting, Grief, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Blood, Classism, Sexual content, Stalking, Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Abortion
xbernadette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Moderate: Drug use, Vomit, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Sexism, and Infidelity
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Violence, Death, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Addiction, Drug use, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
Minor: Domestic abuse, Police brutality, and Car accident