growintogardens's review against another edition
2.25
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Self harm, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Minor: Bullying
dana_naylor's review against another edition
2.0
This book was pulled from some library shelves and was one of the books listed by name in the judge’s order to return books to the shelves. I read it for a banned book reading challenge. I may have been okay with content if it weren’t a graphic novel.
Spoiler
I don’t like seeing a kitten tormented and I really don’t like seeing it dead (just it’s hind paw is shown, but still). There is another girl, Rosie, in the story, and her mother drove a car with Rosie and her brother in it into a lake. Rosie and her brother don’t die, but their mother does (intentional suicide)I’d have preferred not to have read this, but by the time I figured that out, I’d already read enough that I’d have rather avoided, so I finished the book. It also ends without resolution of story line which may come in another book that isn’t available yet.
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Animal cruelty, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment, Suicide, Alcohol, and Death of parent
nutmegandpumpkin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I appreciated a lot of the topics brought up in this book and the art style was beautiful. Some of the dialogue was a bit cringy but not enough to turn me away. The plot was somewhat predictable and I felt like they could’ve done more / gone deeper (felt a bit rushed). That being said, it was very enjoyable and would recommend.
Graphic: Blood, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Cursing, Death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Animal death and Suicide
Minor: Death of parent and Homophobia
apersonfromflorida'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
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Self harm, Animal death, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
Minor: Alcohol and Death of parent
kayladaila'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, and Self harm
rileyxchaos's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Animal death and Self harm
Moderate: Suicide
agw622'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? No
4.75
Graphic: Self harm
stillmuseum'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
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Self harm, Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Abandonment and Car accident
emmaj_xo'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? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Self harm
littlecat's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.5
While fantastical things exist in DC this book kind of sidesteps them, and I personally wouldnt have minded the little girl really growing thorns but I understand that they wanted a more "grounded" story.
The art is okay, not really my thing but not the worst.
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Child abuse