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phoebepaniccia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Moderate: Addiction, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Murder
ripxreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual violence, and Terminal illness
fayevieren'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, and Pregnancy
Minor: Cancer and Homophobia
amberjackonski's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual violence
jerica'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? Yes
4.75
There is an immense amount of detail, creativity, and care that went into writing this book. The only things keeping it from a 5-star rating are 1) there was one detail I read that didn't make sense and wasn't addressed again and 2) Andy and Laura made some really dumb decisions that made me want to scream. These decisions make the characters human though. We all say stupid things and make mistakes that, in hindsight, we should have known would backfire. Although it wasn't terribly easy to relate to the characters in many ways due to the unique storyline, they were very well-developed.
I am usually someone who can predict everything that will happen. While I did predict quite a few things in this book, there was one point where my jaw literally fell open and I verbalized my disbelief aloud. I think that a majority of readers will find this story to be a rollercoaster with surprises at every turn! I also appreciated that, although this book addresses very dark topics, it does so in a way that (at least for me) does not create a trauma reaction for the reader.
As usual, my review is an aimless rambling. Long story short: I highly recommend this book!
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Cancer, Drug abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Excrement, Vomit, Dementia, Kidnapping, and Suicide attempt
madlain'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, Body horror, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Racism and Rape
Minor: Body shaming and Forced institutionalization
natalya_c14'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
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Mass/school shootings, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
goblinghost_39'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
jinx_mars'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
amberlfaris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Minor: Rape