louanimal's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
ashleegracexo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.5
I loved this book 😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Cancer
annagwritesandreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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? No
3.5
This book had me in tears, but those were quickly snatched away by anger half the time. This book was a major roller coaster.
We follow Poppy as she meets a boy named Run when they are five. At eight, Poppy's grandmother dies and gifts Poppy with a jar of 'a thousand boy kisses'. A thousand paper hearts Poppy gets to fill up in her life. Who starts to help Poppy fill this out? Rune!
The beginning: super sweet, I loved every minute of it.
The 1/4- halfway through the book: I was infuriated with how Poppy and Rune were interacting. I felt like it did not match the characterization that was set up for us in the first quart of the book. I know they grow up, but still, I feel there was no consistency, especially for Poppy.
Halfway through the book - 3/4: I was vibing, though it was cute.
3/4-epilogue: TEARS STREAMING DOWN MY FACE
Epilogue: I wish it was cut.
In general, a good read to cry to, but not one to think too deeply about. I would recommend if you're looking for a sad read!
We follow Poppy as she meets a boy named Run when they are five. At eight, Poppy's grandmother dies and gifts Poppy with a jar of 'a thousand boy kisses'. A thousand paper hearts Poppy gets to fill up in her life. Who starts to help Poppy fill this out? Rune!
The beginning: super sweet, I loved every minute of it.
The 1/4- halfway through the book: I was infuriated with how Poppy and Rune were interacting. I felt like it did not match the characterization that was set up for us in the first quart of the book. I know they grow up, but still, I feel there was no consistency, especially for Poppy.
Halfway through the book - 3/4: I was vibing, though it was cute.
3/4-epilogue: TEARS STREAMING DOWN MY FACE
Epilogue: I wish it was cut.
In general, a good read to cry to, but not one to think too deeply about. I would recommend if you're looking for a sad read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Cancer
erinryanreads's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
3.75
this book is now stained with my tears.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
cywiegand's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death
__itsshay__'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Cancer
Moderate: Grief and Chronic illness
brynhayes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Drug use, Cancer, Grief, Medical content, and Death
amt826's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I loved this book and was ready to give it a 4.5/5 stars, until I read the Epilouge! Why?! 😩
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Cancer
stuck_in_a_leabhar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Book: A Thousand Boy Kisses
Author: Tillie Cole
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trigger Warnings: Cancer, Death, Terminal Illness, Grief, Child Death
A Thousand Boy Kisses has stole my heart and crumpled it up into millions and millions of tiny pieces. It had me crying within fifteen minutes of picking it up and I didn’t stop sobbing for an hour after I finished! I don’t think a book has ever ever done to me what this book did! It was the most beautifully written book I have ever read and I think I can proudly say it’s my favourite romance of all time! I read it as a kindle read and through sobs once I was finished I purchased it as a physical as I will certainly be going back to reread this book! I never annotate or highlight while I read but I highlighted so so much of this book on my kindle!! Thank you so much to @mollysmustreads for telling me to read it and being there to support me while I bawled my way through!!
I don’t want to say anything about the story itself as I went into it blind and I think I appreciated it so much more!! A stunning, emotional, heartbreaking, must read!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, and Child death
lara_08's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- 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
4.25
I think i have never cried this much while reading a book, i love the character so much and the letters at the end destroyed me :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Terminal illness, Cancer, Child death, and Death