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Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler

4 reviews

emmas_bookshelf's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

5.0

I think this last sentence from the official synopsis sums up the book really well: “With unflinching honesty and heart, this relatable debut from a fresh new voice explores grief and mental health while capturing the timeless nature of what it’s like to be young and in love—with your friends, with your city, and with a person who cannot, will not, love you back.”

In my opinion this book is first and foremost about living with mental illness and struggling with mental health, and second about love, in all it’s forms - platonic and romantic. Adelaide has a wonderful support system that sees her through love, loss, heartbreak, and more. I fell in love with Adelaide and I think you will too.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Mental illness, and Grief

Minor: Eating disorder, Cursing, and Vomit

jengro778's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

Literally a therapy session in a book. An incredible insight into mental illness and trauma bonding. A very realistic portrayal of a person with trauma and how it weaves its way through everyday life.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Death, Gaslighting, Suicide attempt, and Grief

sarahsbookstacks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

This book was incredibly sad, breathtaking, and important. The topics discussed are very serious and readers should take care before starting.

Thanks to Netgalley and Libro.fm for the advanced copies! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Car accident and Sexual assault

booksinherhead's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

Truly extraordinary. A new favorite sneaking in right before the end of the year! Full review TK. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Vomit, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity