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opheliaslittlelibrary's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I went into this book totally blind, and I've been left with mixed feelings.
I'll start with the basics. This is a sad book. I didn't really know that to start but I enjoyed that (I'm wierd like that, I know).
I did struggle with the first half especially, though. I couldn't in good conscience not mention that I felt this didn't represent a healthy relationship, and it could be quite toxic at points (miscommunication, codependence, mentions of misogyny, etc). The writing also didn't feel like it capture the mind of the 5 and 8 year olds the characters are at the start of the book, and that was part of the reason I struggled to get into it).
The second half of this book still held traces if these, but less so. I won't go unto it too much for fear of spoiling it, but I felt it approached the theme of this book quite well, and it was thought provoking for me, especially the ending.
I wasn't expecting to cry over any book at the moment, but definitely not this one. Nevertheless, I cried. It was inevitable and emotional, and it affected me more than expected.
I felt that the bonus content was the perfect way to end the book, and it made everything come full circle. It was the ending that was needed and I'm looking forward to other people being able to read it too.
I'll start with the basics. This is a sad book. I didn't really know that to start but I enjoyed that (I'm wierd like that, I know).
I did struggle with the first half especially, though. I couldn't in good conscience not mention that I felt this didn't represent a healthy relationship, and it could be quite toxic at points (miscommunication, codependence, mentions of misogyny, etc). The writing also didn't feel like it capture the mind of the 5 and 8 year olds the characters are at the start of the book, and that was part of the reason I struggled to get into it).
The second half of this book still held traces if these, but less so. I won't go unto it too much for fear of spoiling it, but I felt it approached the theme of this book quite well, and it was thought provoking for me, especially the ending.
I wasn't expecting to cry over any book at the moment, but definitely not this one. Nevertheless, I cried. It was inevitable and emotional, and it affected me more than expected.
I felt that the bonus content was the perfect way to end the book, and it made everything come full circle. It was the ending that was needed and I'm looking forward to other people being able to read it too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Terminal illness
agbowler's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Personally I wasn't a fan but I can see how others could be. Teenage boys are brats and that is frustrating to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Child death
Minor: Sexual content
whatmarisareads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, and Terminal illness
kayleejanes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, Child death, Suicide, and Terminal illness
jsellers's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Chronic illness
destiny106's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Cancer, and Death
francestherese's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Terminal illness
Minor: Death
bee_royal_reads_books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What I’m the ever-loving hell did I just read??
This book made me bawl my fucking eyes out.
Don’t do it…
But for real, the writing in this book was very “young” to me. It fit the ages of the main characters but made it hard for me to get into it. When I finally got into it, I had to stop frequently because I couldn’t see through all the tears (and I am NOT a crier).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Terminal illness
fink1129's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Chronic illness, Grief, and Terminal illness
pages_with_panda's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Didn't like it. The premise was very odd to begin with (Grandma told me a life isn't worth living unless I kiss someone 1000 times?) - and the characters were so annoying and unlikeable that I actually was glad for the ending. I forced myself to finish the book because I had predicted how it was going to end and oh my god I was right, but it was still awful.
The author tried so very hard to make this a tragic star-crossed lovers story but Rune was the most annoying, misogynistic, selfish brat. Meanwhile, Poppy had literally no personality and was "not like other girls." They had zero chemistry and their whole relationship was forced because they were childhood friends?
The entire conflict during the time skip was such garbage too. Hated both characters and how they acted.
I didn't think it was cute or romantic or anything. Don't waste your time.
13hrs, 1min.
(⚠️Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness
Moderate: Grief,
Minor: Sexual content, Drug use, )
The author tried so very hard to make this a tragic star-crossed lovers story but Rune was the most annoying, misogynistic, selfish brat. Meanwhile, Poppy had literally no personality and was "not like other girls." They had zero chemistry and their whole relationship was forced because they were childhood friends?
The entire conflict during the time skip was such garbage too. Hated both characters and how they acted.
I didn't think it was cute or romantic or anything. Don't waste your time.
13hrs, 1min.
(⚠️Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness
Moderate: Grief,
Minor: Sexual content, Drug use, )
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Sexual content