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beccamidori's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The book does a good job of showcasing the complexity of grief, and the difference of how grief impacts you as a child/teenager and an adult/parent. I did feel like the it lacked storyline diversity, and the characters can feel frustratingly simple. But, still an easy read and keeps you intrigued.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
nyasr's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Vomit
jessicakauffman15's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit and Alcohol
wrappingpaper's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
this book was raw. it felt so real - the attention to detail makes the characters feel like actual people, not words on paper. this series surprised me in ways i didn’t expect it to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
itsmemiana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really liked this. my thoughts are very similar to the first book tbh.
I still can't stand Belly's friend Taylor and I still think I'm team Conrad even tho I love Jeremiah too. but as always Conrad did piss me off again sometimes (especially in the beginning, like, the prom thing..... hell no.... I was this🤏🏼 close to switching sides LMAO)
also, I loved finding out about Conrad loving Belly's mom as much as Belly loved Susannah.
this feels like a comfort series.
I still can't stand Belly's friend Taylor and I still think I'm team Conrad even tho I love Jeremiah too. but as always Conrad did piss me off again sometimes (especially in the beginning, like, the prom thing..... hell no.... I was this🤏🏼 close to switching sides LMAO)
also, I loved finding out about Conrad loving Belly's mom as much as Belly loved Susannah.
this feels like a comfort series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexism
helaena's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Although this book wasn’t terrible, the show is DEFINITELY better. BEWARE: Jenny Han uses the word “gonna” in this series!! ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
teatimetropes's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
kcohrs19's review against another edition
adventurous
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.75
I found this book more engaging than the last one. Woo-wee, is Belly a mess lol. But I did like the complicated parent relationship and the humanizing look at the parents, which continues from the first book. Parents grieve and cope like anyone else, and sometimes that can come at the expense of their other relationships. I do think that Conrad is a little too ~unknowable~ for me. Like he's broody and whatever, but why the whole prom mishap? Although it was super weird of Belly to just take the necklace that she assumed was for her. Super weird. If this was an A24 film, everyone would be headed for an orgy, but I'm assuming that's not going to happen lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying
annoyingtwig's review against another edition
2.0
i feel like i expected there to be more discussion of grief given how some ppl would tw that but it felt like it was more about belly “getting over” conrad while jeremiah sulked
obviously i wanted more on them grieving susannah and less on their relationships with each other but whatever it’s a ya romcom
also gavin casalegno is an awful narrator, if i wasn’t team conrad before i most certainly am now
(also do not understand the development between belly and jeremiah, felt very one sided and then he kissed her and suddenly she was into it)
obviously i wanted more on them grieving susannah and less on their relationships with each other but whatever it’s a ya romcom
also gavin casalegno is an awful narrator, if i wasn’t team conrad before i most certainly am now
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent