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erica_reads_things's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There are many reviews that I have seen that reduce this to a " groomer pedophile book", and I have to disagree. We clearly see Kellan's perspective because it is written. We clearly see Wavy's perspective because it is written. This book highlights how complicated human emotions can be and are, especially amongst families and communities that have been deeply traumatized. Traumatized people sometimes make choices that others don't understand; that maybe aren't healthy or "right", but what they feel they and those in their lives need.
This book made me feel a lot of things: uncomfortable, sad, hopeful, weepy. For that, I'd call this a win. It's understandibly not for everyone though, so check triggers.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Body shaming, Car accident, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Murder, Violence, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Rape
Minor: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Classism
oriana095's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Cursing, Murder, Pedophilia, Mental illness, Racism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
kuhliloach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Classism, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Pedophilia, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Drug use, and Death of parent
brashcandicoot'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Murder, Pedophilia, Racism, and Child abuse
amy959's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
shlelbylyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Misogyny, Mental illness, and Gun violence