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sea_tea_books's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves." (p. 219)
Triggers:
While the author had a great writing style for telling stories, I felt this book should have come with trigger warnings. There were disturbing and depressing elements to this story.
The main character Arthur was reminiscent of A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Phillip Stead. And then things got darker.
4 ⭐
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
sleeson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
You will find your heart aching, your lips smiling and your belly laughing. There wasn't a character I did not get attached to. There were a couple of people I wasn't thrilled about, but they were necessary for the storyline. I am looking forward to finishing this journey with these brilliant characters in the next 2 books. Mild swearing (maybe 2 cuss words) Mild sexual content.
Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy
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