The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
becky1209's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Mental illness
lyla_wicks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
i absolutely loved jonah and his family in this book, and i think it was really wholesome to see their development throughout the book as well as jonah and vivi’s romance. i think that this book had necessary representation of mental illness, however - while i think it is important to show the ugly sides of this - some of vivi’s treatment towards jonah really annoyed me. also, a lot of vivi’s dialogue felt quite unrealistic for a teenager. despite this, i thought this was a really lovely book, and the last few chapters were so lovely and poetic to read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt
a_wren_that_reads's review against another edition
Didn't like the main character's internal monologue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Mental illness
st61826's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent
thebeesknees79's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Mental illness
oraclereadings's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
 I think I would have enjoyed this more if the story was more focused on Jonah. A middle child, older brother of three, struggling with the loss of a parent and the absence of another. The realness of a whole family grieving and dealing with depression, the weight of the literal world on shoulders. Yes, sign me up. I'm there.
But since the book is multiple pov between Jonah and Vivi, I just couldn't get into it as much. Well, I just could not stand Vivi. Let's be honest. She's just got that whole, "Look at me, I'm quirky" vibe. And not in a good way. Vivi goes through her own insecurities but that's not what annoyed me with her. There's a moment where Jonah is talking to another girl (not anything serious, just work and childhood stuff) and Vivi completely freaks out, accusing Jonah of having a deeper relationship with the girl. Not to mention that she's basically using Jonah as a summer romance anyway.
The descriptions of anxiety, depression, and grief are so accurate and well written. Everyone goes through their own thing and experiences everything differently and this book was a nice touch.Â
But since the book is multiple pov between Jonah and Vivi, I just couldn't get into it as much. Well, I just could not stand Vivi. Let's be honest. She's just got that whole, "Look at me, I'm quirky" vibe. And not in a good way. Vivi goes through her own insecurities but that's not what annoyed me with her. There's a moment where Jonah is talking to another girl (not anything serious, just work and childhood stuff) and Vivi completely freaks out, accusing Jonah of having a deeper relationship with the girl. Not to mention that she's basically using Jonah as a summer romance anyway.
The descriptions of anxiety, depression, and grief are so accurate and well written. Everyone goes through their own thing and experiences everything differently and this book was a nice touch.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicide
Minor: Drug use
elizabethbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
felicity2023's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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
Each character was so well thought out and brimming with life. The plot was very colorful and interesting with a few secrets to discover which keeps the reader turning pages. Mental illness was also a large part of the story and the author did a beautiful job of incorporating it and bringing awareness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
ani_rose's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment and Self harm
Minor: Suicide attempt