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ccassidy98's review
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, and Vomit
abbiewhite's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this book is like nothing else ive read and i thoroughly enjoyed it regardless of the heavy and most dominant theme of grief, it explores the relationship between siblings so incredibly well, i bought this because it sounded like me and my sister and it literally was us all the way throughout. the way that it is so raw in its descriptions is just gripping and honestly as weird as it sounds enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
sib_reads's review
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Eating disorder, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Stalking
jamieleepilk's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Thank you so much to Welbeck Publishing UK for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
"Some days I look at the clouds and think I see her. I almost believe in otherworldly things. I look at the sky and I can acknowledge it's beauty - it is clear blue, the clouds looks puffy and edible. I begin to entertain thoughts of impossible things, feel the astounding endlessness of the universe. Despite this, I believe that there is nothing afterwards - it's final. You die and you're done."
This book was nothing like what I expected.
It's a book that is at times extremely difficult to read with it's unflinchingly honest and raw look at grief that comes with loosing somebody who was your whole world. Saying that sparks of Jessie's beautiful sense of humour shone through. Ruth was a brilliant character who you couldn't help but fall in love with and connect with. I loved some of Ruth's/Jessie's observations about life. It's written so well and in a way that is extremely gripping, some passages are written so beautifully that it takes your breath away.
"Some days I look at the clouds and think I see her. I almost believe in otherworldly things. I look at the sky and I can acknowledge it's beauty - it is clear blue, the clouds looks puffy and edible. I begin to entertain thoughts of impossible things, feel the astounding endlessness of the universe. Despite this, I believe that there is nothing afterwards - it's final. You die and you're done."
This book was nothing like what I expected.
It's a book that is at times extremely difficult to read with it's unflinchingly honest and raw look at grief that comes with loosing somebody who was your whole world. Saying that sparks of Jessie's beautiful sense of humour shone through. Ruth was a brilliant character who you couldn't help but fall in love with and connect with. I loved some of Ruth's/Jessie's observations about life. It's written so well and in a way that is extremely gripping, some passages are written so beautifully that it takes your breath away.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Vomit, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol