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tbr_withmaya's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- 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? No
5.0
I don't have words to begin to describe this book. It was good. It was emotional, raw, and real. I think anyone who works with children or who has any interest in working with children or fostering should read this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
aprilpoole's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
aimzthereader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
A beautiful story about a very lovable character, Carley connors, who finds herself in a temporary placement with a foster family. She really has never been shown typical motherly love and what it’s like to be part of a “normal family”. She finds such a special connection and love at the Murphy’s especially from the mother , Julie Murphy. This book has you rooting so hard for Carley and also feeling all the emotions and hoping the best for her.
Carley doesn’t know how to face her emotions and she often uses humor to deal with tough situations. she really reflects the turmoil that foster kids go through and also how hard it is to find and experience love. The loce that the Murphy’s show her especially Julie and Michael eric (the youngest son) is soo touching.
The tough part about this book was how they dealt with the situation that got her into this in the first place and it seemed to be too lax on her mother. I felt that a lot of this wasn’t rooted in reality. There were also a few other tough spots with how the foster and social worker system was portrayed that made me take away a star
Overall I really liked this book and the story and the characters were so lovable and heartbreaking at the same time.
Carley doesn’t know how to face her emotions and she often uses humor to deal with tough situations. she really reflects the turmoil that foster kids go through and also how hard it is to find and experience love. The loce that the Murphy’s show her especially Julie and Michael eric (the youngest son) is soo touching.
The tough part about this book was how they dealt with the situation that got her into this in the first place and it seemed to be too lax on her mother. I felt that a lot of this wasn’t rooted in reality. There were also a few other tough spots with how the foster and social worker system was portrayed that made me take away a star
Overall I really liked this book and the story and the characters were so lovable and heartbreaking at the same time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcoholism and Vomit
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