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cozyreader9752's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
freyjay5's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Worst book I've read in a while! There are so many spelling mistakes it distracts from the book. The writing style reads like an AI that was fed only tiktoks made by 15-year olds. Honestly if anyone ever asks "why do we need editors?" Show them this book.
The plot is also just wild, getting a boyfriend does not cure depression.
That said if you are reading this hoping to find a character you can relate to, please seek help. It might feel as if you are alone but your support system is bigger and stronger than you think.
The plot is also just wild, getting a boyfriend does not cure depression.
That said if you are reading this hoping to find a character you can relate to, please seek help. It might feel as if you are alone but your support system is bigger and stronger than you think.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
alicia_7's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
alexis_michelle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- 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
I saw a TikTok about this book and how it revolved around two twins who were separated as children with one growing up to have everything he ever wanted and his sister growing up feeling unloved, depressed, and trying to take her own life. I was definitely expecting more moments between the two siblings themselves, but maybe we will get that in the next book. I would have really loved to see more of their relationship in general. Colin is a very complex character, and I would have loved if the author delved deeper into him and his struggles. As readers, we could infer that his sister was going to die, but it wasn’t explicitly stated until close to the end. By that point, so much was happening with Lily that this revelation felt very rushed. I wish we could have seen more of Colin’s grief. Additionally, the climax for Lily didn’t seem as frantic as it should have been. Knowing that she was suicidal, and it was her last day she gave herself to live, I expected freak outs and rushing to be with her, but it just felt very slow paced. I did like that Lily decided to try to live though, and I especially like that she tried to live for herself, not someone else. I think this book could be great if it was edited, and really tried to flush out more of the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
rippl3s's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Self harm and Terminal illness
moony_lilac's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
cutegrizzly1502's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Adored this book. HEAR ME OUT.
Colin is a sweetheart. The way you can feel his love for Lily just by the way he admires her is just beautiful. Lily may be stubborn, but you can see how she warms up to Colin. They show great care for each other in their actions.
I love Colin's personality. He is adorable. The nicknames he calls Lily are everything to me. And come on, who doesn't love a hispanic man? Lily has Colin wrapped around her finger. He would do anything she asks even if he doesn't want to.
Lily's character is relatable. She puts a smile on her face even though she doesn't feel like it. She is resilient even if she doesn't realize it. She works hard and genuinely cares for the people she loves.
Their love is so precious and sweet. Never failed to put a smile on my face. Made me feel what I like to call, "glitter pen."
If you are reading this amongst the several reviews, commenting on how this book romantizes suicide and suicidal thoughts and how it is unrealistic, here is my take on it; this story is realistic and doesn't romanticize these topics. People have a tendency to feel guilty, and with that guilt, they try and fix what they can fix when they can't fix what they did, like how Colin did with Lily. People also have a tendency to attach themselves to other people when they share moments in the darkness. It may look like Colin being Lily's saving grace and making her suicidal tendencies to fade away is unrealistic, but it really isn't. It happens. Not to everyone, but it does. And Lily didn't stop having those tendencies, not 'til way later anyway. If you read the other books, you'd see how other characters notice how sometimes she can't always put a smile on her face because she isn't there mentally. Colin swam with her in that pool of feelings and experiences she was in, and he made sure she didn't drown in it. He didn't pull her out of it completely. He just made sure she stayed afloat until she came to the conclusion that she needed to get out of that water.
Overall, I loved this book, and it's a great start to the series. I had good laughs with this book. (I also cried more times than I could count, but you know a book is amazing when there's tears falling down your cheeks whilst reading the last few pages.) I will defend this book with everything I have.
I would recommend this book to anyone over 18, especially if you've been down in the dumps and have been looking for a glimpse of hope.
Do check the trigger warnings as there are heavy topics that may trigger you.
Colin is a sweetheart. The way you can feel his love for Lily just by the way he admires her is just beautiful. Lily may be stubborn, but you can see how she warms up to Colin. They show great care for each other in their actions.
I love Colin's personality. He is adorable. The nicknames he calls Lily are everything to me. And come on, who doesn't love a hispanic man? Lily has Colin wrapped around her finger. He would do anything she asks even if he doesn't want to.
Lily's character is relatable. She puts a smile on her face even though she doesn't feel like it. She is resilient even if she doesn't realize it. She works hard and genuinely cares for the people she loves.
Their love is so precious and sweet. Never failed to put a smile on my face. Made me feel what I like to call, "glitter pen."
If you are reading this amongst the several reviews, commenting on how this book romantizes suicide and suicidal thoughts and how it is unrealistic, here is my take on it; this story is realistic and doesn't romanticize these topics. People have a tendency to feel guilty, and with that guilt, they try and fix what they can fix when they can't fix what they did, like how Colin did with Lily. People also have a tendency to attach themselves to other people when they share moments in the darkness. It may look like Colin being Lily's saving grace and making her suicidal tendencies to fade away is unrealistic, but it really isn't. It happens. Not to everyone, but it does. And Lily didn't stop having those tendencies, not 'til way later anyway. If you read the other books, you'd see how other characters notice how sometimes she can't always put a smile on her face because she isn't there mentally. Colin swam with her in that pool of feelings and experiences she was in, and he made sure she didn't drown in it. He didn't pull her out of it completely. He just made sure she stayed afloat until she came to the conclusion that she needed to get out of that water.
Overall, I loved this book, and it's a great start to the series. I had good laughs with this book. (I also cried more times than I could count, but you know a book is amazing when there's tears falling down your cheeks whilst reading the last few pages.) I will defend this book with everything I have.
I would recommend this book to anyone over 18, especially if you've been down in the dumps and have been looking for a glimpse of hope.
Do check the trigger warnings as there are heavy topics that may trigger you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Self harm and Suicide
caitlyn_23's review against another edition
inspiring
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Self harm
rachaelbyrne03's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Abortion
josxphinchen's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide