jordanriley's review against another edition
I gave up on this book when it became clear that the ableism was not just a passing comment or two. I felt gross reading it and skipped to the epilogue to make sure there wasn't going to be a redeeming plot twist that kept it from going where I thought it was... nope.
Spoiler
Her brother is treated like an object of pity and is a stereotype of the innocent disabled person who never complains and just serves to inspire the able-bodied people around him (through his pain and death, of course).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, and Terminal illness
what_karla_reads's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness and Terminal illness
Minor: Death of parent and Death
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