bookish_kori's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
I will say there is often a lack of nuance in this story. But, I think we’re at the point with such themes where we *need* them to be discussed plainly and with conviction. This was an amazing book.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Murder, and Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual content, and Self harm
Minor: Abortion, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Drug use, Eating disorder, Excrement, Fatphobia, Vomit, Sexual assault, and Abandonment
It’s a difficult read for sure, especially if you’ve experienced sexual violence, toxic relationships or stalking, or been affected by gun violence. I would highly recommend it but please read content warnings and make a decision based on what you personally can handle and what headspace you’re in going into this book.brookey8888's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
4.5
Such an important read. I won’t go into details because it’s technically a spoiler but this talks about two very important issues that happen way to often in the US. The reason it’s not a five star is just because the writing style was off for me. I don’t know why but I felt like I couldn’t fully connect to the characters. I also wish some of Annabelles family was in it more and we got to see her relationship with them but I understand that she had to go through this journey by herself mostly. I did tear up at the end when she made her speech .
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Alcoholism, Grief, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Stalking, and Violence
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