bbrewer14's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
After reading the first novel (It Ends With Us) in one sitting, I was looking forward to seeing how the author would continue the story of the characters. This novel does a wonderful job of showing how the main character proceeds to move on from from her choice at the end of the first novel. Lily’s story is not over by any means . It was comforting to follow her on the new arc given to her in this novel as well as learning more about her backstory and her first love, Atlas. Her path is one of healing, redemption, hope and the struggle to overcome abuse and toxic relationships. The book is calm and thoughtful and gives a nice respite from the tension of the predecessor. It did make me sad that the author used the journal from the first book as filler. I assumed she would expand on the scenarios presented in the journals and give new material in this book, however it is several pages of repeated material which was disappointing. Overall it is a nice novel to give closure to those invested in the lives of the characters from the first book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment, Outing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship
killar's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Outing, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
franzi_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting and Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Outing
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