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kbshelves_'s review
- 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
4.0
The first one was all about Mia navigating her trauma, and this one was all about Ollie mastering his disorder. (I hate using that term bc I agree with Mia that his ability to feel is beautiful.)
As in the first one, there's a lot of back and forth, push and pull, and it is heart wrenching to watch unfold. The moral of his story is kind of simple: always get a second opinion.
That was the first half. The second was all about solving the mystery of who was attacking Mia. This took the book much darker than the first. There are suicides, violent attacks, bullying, and it's just a downright scary time to be Mia. Thankfully, her best friend is a security guard and her boyfriend is overprotective af.
I think I liked this less bc the attacks are so vicious yet Mia recovers very quickly. And the friend group really breaks apart and there's not real apology or intervention there. The book became just Mia, Ollie, and sometimes Zeke and while it was still beautiful and healing and a good peace to what was an awful start of the year, I just felt a lot got tossed to the side that I'd once thought were important.
A moment for Zeke. That little boy has Ollie's heart and therefore, mine, and I am so proud of his story.
But that ending??? What a twist! I was suspicious, so I'd say I called it, but not entirely. The best thing about it were the details were all given to us, we just didn't see it for what it was. I knew this one couldn't end on a happy note and I'm terrified for what Ollie is about to go through next.
I want to zoom through the last but I don't want this to end. Look at me getting into a series and finishing it altogether, though. I thank NF.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Violence, and Blood
imogencooper20'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
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Outing, and Toxic friendship
disneyworld2's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
bookedupchick's review
4.5
This book completely blindsided me! The plot twists I absolutely did not see coming! 😱 It is such a great sequel to the first and I can’t wait to see what happens in the third book! Mia & Ollie ♥️
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Graphic: Bullying, Death, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide