jg34's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Mixed feelings on this one. Some truly awful characters in here and not a lot of redemption. But I kept going even when it pissed me off so maybe that is saying something?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Racism
bookishkristin's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Racism
beccamcd's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Sexual assault
Minor: Racism
jesslikesbooks394's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Racism and Rape
fkshg8465's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
I’m not sure why this book wasn’t more popular, but I liked it. It addresses something that happens everyday at practically every high school, college, frat, and even offices - boys and men behaving very,, very badly and trying to get away with it because they can’t fathom why they should be accountable. And too often, they get away with it for that reason. I’d like to think everyone ended up where they were supposed to be, but for the antagonist, I have to admit I lack faith.
The epilogue felt forced - like the author couldn’t think of a way to end the story. That’s really my only complaint.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Racism
webbhkg's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
allisonobrien's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexual harassment
emwoodley's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Classism, and Sexual assault
hudonnoodles's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I’m not entirely sure why (maybe the rich whyte women saviorism?), but this gave me the ick.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Rape, Sexual assault, Racism, and Bullying
lauracrawford823's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This story unfolds in a beautiful way. The different point of views was helpful and Lyla took me back to being a high schooler. It was hard to read at times, but truly lovely.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Racism and Alcohol