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alanadostal'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
5.0
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Suicide, Transphobia, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Outing, and Alcohol
potion96'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
4.25
Graphic: Drug abuse, Self harm, Violence, and Sexual harassment
msqueendelasarre'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
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Lesbophobia
loup's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Chronic illness, Drug abuse, and Drug use
saricostanzo'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
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Cancer, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Outing
kaylab_'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
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Abortion, and Gaslighting
barefootbetsy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Classism
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Medical content, Abortion, and Alcohol
thatswhatshanread'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
It’s quite shocking that it took me so long to read this, though I suspect a lot of it had to do with the fact that I had such high hopes and had heard so much unadulterated praise. Ever the pessimist, I was afraid it would disappoint me.
I’m VERY GLAD to report, that it did not disappoint me at all, and actually was much more than I hoped for. An incredible epic of a story-within-a-story, a biographical account of a fictional starlet with many marriages and headlines, but only one true love kept secret for most of her life.
I love TJR’s writing, her layered and complicated story building eclipsed only by the bold and complex characters she creates. Evelyn isn’t supposed to be someone you just love, but she is someone you absolutely root for, despite all her flaws. Because there’s Celia, the truth behind it all. (And Harry, whom I adored so much.)
One of the best novels I’ve ever read that accurately tackles the duality of humanity and fame, with a central focus on the LGBTQ+ community. Phenomenal.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Abortion, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
ellaticonstellation'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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
jaelovesbooks'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: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Body shaming, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Car accident, Pregnancy, Outing, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Abortion