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pastorscratchy1reads'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
ladydeathnesta'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
5.0
I love them equally.
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Dysphoria, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Deportation, and Pandemic/Epidemic
lava_crown's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism and War
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Genocide, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Car accident
bookmarkplaces's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
i’ve decided i’m going to try to keep this review short but i would just like to say this book was AMAZING and the world building was so detailed and well thought out omfg. Though the book was a little on the chaotic end at times which even though i kinda love this about it, it did make the book rather difficult to follow, *AHEM* second half of the book we’re looking at you! The info dumping did get a bit much in this book at times, but the characters were so strong that imo this is SJMs best work. So many memorable side characters as well as how Bryce’s and Hunt’s trauma felt so real istg i was *this* close to sobbing my heart raw the book is POWERFUL with a capital P. Not to mention the ending, regardless being all over the place plot wise and (minor spoiler) UNNECESSARY CHARACTER DEATH it left me on the edge of my seat it was ✨spellbounding✨
On top of this though, the book is full of complex, interesting characters. The love interest Hunt is clearly presented as a shady, morally grey protagonist who you can tell loves Bryce deeply in his own way but several of his choices.. uhh shall we say are ✨questionable✨ to say the least. I must admit i’m intrigued where SJM will go with his character in the sequel.
SJM did a spectacular job with this one - I absolutely cannot stop thinking about this.
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Suicide attempt
Minor: Vomit, Stalking, and Fire/Fire injury
booksanna'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
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
ruthiedr89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm