Scan barcode
katiejohns's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Classism
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
missmichalalynn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Poppy and Hatcher and their obsession with death might’ve been the best part of this book-i love unhinged children.
Sasha
I loved seeing Sasha’s relationship with her sister in laws develop over the story and her realization that she was doing the exact same gatekeeper-y thing to her high school boyfriend .
Georgiana
I think George was the person I related to the least in the book. Her growth over the course of the book was the most drastic. I’m proud of her for deciding her own path in the world.
Darley
Darley’s story was greatly helped by the Hatcher and Poppy moments haha. It was so interesting to see her recognize the internal and external racism and exclusionary relationships of her own family but not to be able to see that she was excluding her husband and her sister in law. It really struck me when she said she knew about NMF but never thought before about extending a hand to Sasha to help bridge their gap.
All in all this book proves that everyone should go to therapy to learn more open communication strategies.
Sasha
I loved seeing Sasha’s relationship with her sister in laws develop over the story and her
Georgiana
I think George was the person I related to the least in the book. Her growth over the course of the book was the most drastic. I’m proud of her for deciding her own path in the world.
Darley
Darley’s story was greatly helped by the Hatcher and Poppy moments haha. It was so interesting to see her recognize the internal and external racism and exclusionary relationships of her own family but not to be able to see that she was excluding her husband and her sister in law. It really struck me when she said she knew about NMF but never thought before about extending a hand to Sasha to help bridge their gap.
All in all this book proves that everyone should go to therapy to learn more open communication strategies.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Racism, and War
Minor: Animal death, Racial slurs, and Fire/Fire injury
liblibby's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I wish this book was about 100 pages longer. I loved the characters—even when they did unlikable things, I could still appreciate them.
This book felt like if Loot (the Apple TV show) and The Dutch House had a lighthearted baby.
This book felt like if Loot (the Apple TV show) and The Dutch House had a lighthearted baby.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Cultural appropriation
solenophage's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The book was largely character-driven with little plot outside of their interpersonal drama. Luckily, all the characters had strong, distinct personalities and their inability (or refusal) to see each others' points of view felt realistic rather than frustrating.
It was hard to care much about some of the rich people problems and drama that seemed to matter to the characters, but it became a little easier to read as more of their complexities were developed.
Overall, it was a fine, generally lighthearted read about family and wealth with little in the way of plot.
It was hard to care much about some of the rich people problems and drama that seemed to matter to the characters, but it became a little easier to read as more of their complexities were developed.
Overall, it was a fine, generally lighthearted read about family and wealth with little in the way of plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Car accident and Fire/Fire injury