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ix37lexi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
A cute idea that felt different and gave a good prospective on life and a great book to reflect on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death
readers_sea's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I am damaged for the rest of my life.
Holy geez this was so beautiful!! I truly never wanted to put it down, unless I needed to clear the tears from my eyes to see... despite the chapters being pretty long (which I usually don't like).
This story follows Poppy and Rune. At the age of five, they become next-door neighbors and Poppy immediately befriends Rune. Poppy is an outgoing girl who is always up for an adventure and Rune is her broody best friend who would do anything for her. We follow them as they grow and their connection becomes stronger and stronger. At the age of 15, Rune is forced to move away for a bit unexpectedly... This hits both of them really hard since they haven't had a day apart, but it cannot be changed. During their time apart, a lot changed and now it is two years later, they are 17, and Rune is back in town. But neither of them knows how to approach the person who was once their best friend and everything.
This story was insanely beautiful. I honestly had no clue what I was getting myself into...I knew it was sad and that I had the chance to possibly cry but I swear I was not expecting this at all... The way these characters captured my entire heart hurt me! I wanted so badly for the ending to not come because I knew it would shatter me... AND IT DID! Poppy and Rune had my whole heart and their journey was just so amazing to watch. Their emotions were so genuine and I felt every moment they went through together.
Yes, tears were shed. The annotations in this book were also unmatched. I really don't know what else to say besides that it was so heart-breakingly beautiful. I loved every moment of it.
Holy geez this was so beautiful!! I truly never wanted to put it down, unless I needed to clear the tears from my eyes to see... despite the chapters being pretty long (which I usually don't like).
This story follows Poppy and Rune. At the age of five, they become next-door neighbors and Poppy immediately befriends Rune. Poppy is an outgoing girl who is always up for an adventure and Rune is her broody best friend who would do anything for her. We follow them as they grow and their connection becomes stronger and stronger. At the age of 15, Rune is forced to move away for a bit unexpectedly... This hits both of them really hard since they haven't had a day apart, but it cannot be changed. During their time apart, a lot changed and now it is two years later, they are 17, and Rune is back in town. But neither of them knows how to approach the person who was once their best friend and everything.
This story was insanely beautiful. I honestly had no clue what I was getting myself into...I knew it was sad and that I had the chance to possibly cry but I swear I was not expecting this at all... The way these characters captured my entire heart hurt me! I wanted so badly for the ending to not come because I knew it would shatter me... AND IT DID! Poppy and Rune had my whole heart and their journey was just so amazing to watch. Their emotions were so genuine and I felt every moment they went through together.
Yes, tears were shed. The annotations in this book were also unmatched. I really don't know what else to say besides that it was so heart-breakingly beautiful. I loved every moment of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Death, Cancer, Child death, and Grief
samanthapedersen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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, Grief, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Cancer
readingwithmeredith's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Minor: Sexual content
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
anniejillb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Child death
Moderate: Sexual content
__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
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