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kimveach's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I found this book on Libby's "Everyone Reads" program. It was a beautiful and thoughtful book on trauma and the power to survive and forgive in order to move on with one's life.
Graphic: Cancer, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Death, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Confinement, Classism, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
oddsbodikins7's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-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? Yes
1.0
NOPE. I'm not buying AT ALL that a rape victim would fall in love with the perp's brother. Or that all her PTSD would go away in one summer. Or that her family would be so cavalier about her safety and mental health. Or that this supposed "genius" child wouldn't catch on to anything. This is supposed to be a romantic story and the ICK is all over it. Finished, but barely.
Graphic: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Death of parent, Abortion, Pregnancy, Car accident, Classism, Gaslighting, Suicide, Rape, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Cancer, Sexual content, Grief, Incest, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness
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