The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
readwithbells's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Murder and Homophobia
Minor: Racism
danajoy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Graphic: Vomit, Toxic friendship, Homophobia, Animal death, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
kellyreadingbooks'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
5.0
Moderate: Animal death and Toxic friendship
Minor: Drug use, Death of parent, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Homophobia, and Racism
leslieklein's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Homophobia and Animal cruelty
Minor: Gun violence
jessamichellexo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Homophobia, Bullying, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent
dalmavatai's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Gun violence, Homophobia, Animal death, and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse
serendipitysbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Robin and Ellie have been best friends since childhood but as theyâve gotten older their friendship has had its ups and downs and they no longer have a lot in common. But when Ellie is due to get married she really wants Robin by her side as maid-of-honour. And Robin, despite reservations about marriage in general and Ellieâs fiancĂ© in particular, agrees.
While telling one cohesive story this book felt like a combination of at least three genres. Parts of it definitely fit the âwomenâs fictionâ genre with Robin and Ellieâs backstories and their now complicated friendship. There is also a lot of satire in the sections focussed on wedding planning. If youâve ever thought that too much time and money goes into weddings and all the associated events (showers, multi-day bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding partiesâŠ), felt uncomfortable about the pressure to marry and some of the associated customs (brides being âgiven awayâ and wearing white to signal virginity), or laughed at the excesses of some bridezillas then parts of this book will have you simultaneously laughing and rolling your eyes. And then the story takes a darker turn veering into suspense/thriller territory when it takes the concept of a woman who will do anything to guarantee the success of her marriage to a whole new level. Add dystopian/speculative fiction into the mix as well, because this is set in society where the pressure to marry and stay married has become immense - women who have not married by a certain age are labelled ârottenâ.
A thoroughly engaging and entertaining read, one that had me laughing, raging and perching nervously on the edge of my chair.Â
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Homophobia
readandgab'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
3.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Murder, and Toxic friendship
keatynbergsten's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Murder
imstephtacular's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Abortion
Minor: Vomit, Religious bigotry, Racism, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, and Infidelity