rory18's review against another edition
Graphic: Ableism and Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
hypofocus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Cancer, and Child abuse
Minor: Misogyny and Gaslighting
maeri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Mass/school shootings, Infidelity, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Child abuse, Bullying, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Self harm, Alcoholism, Outing, Murder, Addiction, and Abandonment
delaneyreadsalot's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Murder, Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Drug use
natal1nda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Bullying, and Violence
Minor: Abandonment, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, and Drug use
vickeyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I loved reading each of the varied perspectives. The beginning reminded me of The Breakfast Club which I enjoyed. As both relate to people from different cliches coming together. That is all I have to say about the book that is spoiler free. If you haven’t read it I 100% recommend that you should read it (even if you do get spoiled but I recommend staying away from spoilers still).
SPOILERS BELOW:
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one criticism I had was when Addy cheated on Jake and reflects about it I wish they depict her to show more remorse and moral guilt about her actions I feel as tho, that those character moments of agony are crucial to making her a more well rounded character. Instead her cheating was brushed off because of Jake’s rage and his actions. That he almost kills her and freaks out on her when she admits to him.ÂAnother criticism I had was Mr. Avery wasn’t questioned enough or suspected enough for Simon’s murder imo. Being the only teacher in the room at the time of Simon’s Death, wouldn’t that make him more suspicious. Though I do not feel as strongly about this criticism.
I will point out another part of the book I did not enjoy was the epilogue because I felt it was very boring and didn’t really add much to the story.Â
The book is overall very well done and compelling for anyone to read. Those are my thoughts.
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Grief, Outing, Suicide, Alcoholism, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Minor: Car accident, Infidelity, and Mass/school shootings
Spoiler
Other Warnings Spoilers below mentions of suicide are quite graphic in the bookrenyoi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Grief, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug use, Homophobia, Outing, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Car accident, Chronic illness, Cancer, Classism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
badvision's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Self harm, Suicide, Death, Murder, Outing, Homophobia, and Infidelity
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Cursing, and Infidelity
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Classism, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Car accident
hannalizzy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Murder, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Child abuse
Moderate: Cursing
ekmoore11'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
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Vomit, Bullying, Murder, Outing, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Child abuse, Child death, Death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Transphobia, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Self harm, and Racism