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adrienanthony's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Violence, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Blood, Rape, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Ableism, Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Torture
My list applies for the entire series. Absolutely not for the faint of heart, take care of yourself. If literally any of this bothers you, do NOT read this or any other book in the series, I am so serious.star_witch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Child abuse
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Abandonment, and Alcohol
paper_aphid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Ableism, Death, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Car accident, Hate crime, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, and Murder
vpiuke's review against another edition
- 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
even if the plot themes might be controversial, something that can't be denied is how well-written the story is. the writing style is very similar to maggie stiefvater's in 'the raven cycle' books, so if you're a fan of those, i'd give this one a shot :)
i did enjoy the story itself. it is well structured and it evolves at a good pace, never too obvious but hinting at what's coming next. the characters are original and come in nicely together, as a group they're very well balanced and developed. the sport side of the story is a clever counterpoint to the other sub plots, and i personally really enjoy how it compliments all the drama that the characters inherently carry with them. it lets the story breathe while also keeping a steady pace.
this is a very violent story though. maybe not that much in this first book, but it gets heavier as the plot progresses in the next ones. there's trauma, there's physical, sexual and emotional abuse, there's guns and knives and torture and self harm. if you're ok with these and are up for a dense, emotional tale, then you found the one.
Graphic: Hate crime, Mental illness, Torture, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic friendship, Violence, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Death, Emotional abuse, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, and Self harm
theincrediblesulk'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
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Drug use, Death, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Mental illness
Moderate: Body horror and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Homophobia
fandomslash'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
3.25
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Moderate: Mental illness and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Murder
gracefully_jk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Violence, Bullying, Drug use, Medical content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Acephobia/Arophobia, Child abuse, Torture, and Vomit
louisa_pennyfeather2021's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Car accident, Confinement, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Torture, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Homophobia, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit
jbellomy's review against another edition
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EDIT DEC 2023
I did it. I read the unhinged fake lacrosse yakuza book. Someone on tumblr said this is a sports anime in book form and it clicked (particularly the psychotic love interest, who speaks and behaves like one of the twins from Ouran). I don't know if I like it exactly but it is for sure entertaining. Check those content warnings -- impossible for it to not be entertaining.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Bullying
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Homophobia, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Violence, Addiction, Death of parent, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Slavery, and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault, Vomit, Animal cruelty, and Forced institutionalization