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samireads's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Transphobia, and Domestic abuse
thebooknookgroup's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Self harm
Minor: Abortion and Transphobia
mollz12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was confused a lot why they would back track with Lily’s memories. I kept thinking I went backwards but I think they did it on purpose.
It was very intense and very sad. The hopeful parts were of the mothers saving their children.
I thought that these pieces were silly to add because I wanted justice for Lily that Ash wasn’t the greatest. Or I wish it was more smaller anger emotions that he apologized later because of his trauma. I think I was disappointed that Lily never got to share it. The true character.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Transphobia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Murder, Sexual content, Outing, Death, Child abuse, and Toxic friendship
goodin10tions's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a long story (15 hrs) but it goes by really fast.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Suicide attempt, Bullying, and Homophobia
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Grief, Outing, Toxic friendship, and Suicidal thoughts
mama_pillot's review against another edition
Graphic: Violence and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Murder and Child abuse
hml_33's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Death, and Suicide attempt
sunshine_sophia's review against another edition
- 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
i love multiple POVs and seeing the story through both olivia and lily's eyes was a great stylistic choice. i absolutely adored lily's character and was so heartbroken to see such a wonderful soul gone from this, albeit, fictional world. i found myself so engrossed in the story, and loved the facts about bees in the background of the story. the analogies that were made between the story and bees/beekeeping were a fascinating experience, one that was enthralling and educating.
overall, this is one of my favorite books i have read so far this year (yes, it is january, i know, but i can see this book being one of my favorites of 2024). i really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more jod picoult!
Graphic: Transphobia and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Abortion
eed8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Transphobia, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Dysphoria
madisonlcollins0917's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Transphobia, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Violence
kathrynshields's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Murder, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, Transphobia, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Self harm, Outing, Mental illness, Abortion, and Deadnaming
Minor: Animal death, Dysphoria, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
The story addresses transphobia and intimate partner violence at length, but does not promote either.