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finnm4's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Violence
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism
berrymuffin's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Racism
sofiafja's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Racism, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
obsessedteach's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Racism, and Medical trauma
agent_bex's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
3.25
I really enjoyed this authors style of writing, and I'm always a sucker for an unreliable narrator story. But the ending fell flat for me - it felt boring compared to the build up, and the MC wasn't likeable enough for me to feel bad for her.
The final reveal felt out of place when considering the foreshadowing in the book. It was almost mystical in a way the rest of the book wasn't, which was confusing and drew me out of the rest of the story.
Overall I really enjoyed this authors use of language and dialogue, they have a wonderful way with words. This book just isn't for me, unfortunately
The final reveal felt out of place when considering the foreshadowing in the book. It was almost mystical in a way the rest of the book wasn't, which was confusing and drew me out of the rest of the story.
Overall I really enjoyed this authors use of language and dialogue, they have a wonderful way with words. This book just isn't for me, unfortunately
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Racism
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
alex_nicole's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holy crap. Without giving any spoilers, I don’t remember the last time a book literally made me gasp as much as this book did. It had me hooked from the beginning cause I love a book with generational trauma cause, relatable. Also I loved the setting and it’s a perfect summer book. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Read this if you have the chance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Racism and Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
itslizreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Racism, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
mattypallett's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The short chapters made this a very quick and moorish read.
The plot twist was executed well and looking back there certainly were several hints that I can’t believe I missed.
I do feel like the twist would’ve hit much harder for me however if the characters were more interesting; ultimately i don’t care that much about what may happen to them since they were almost all quite 2 dimensional.
An easy and engaging summer read!
The plot twist was executed well and looking back there certainly were several hints that I can’t believe I missed.
I do feel like the twist would’ve hit much harder for me however if the characters were more interesting; ultimately i don’t care that much about what may happen to them since they were almost all quite 2 dimensional.
An easy and engaging summer read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Racism
fuqing_god's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Mental illness, Racism, and Fire/Fire injury
jessicabearbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Here in some way we are young forever"
I have no words. That plot twist had me reading the rest absolutely gobsmacked and in tears. Don't underestimate the tension in the chapters leading up to the plot twists either because knowing you're about to find something huge out and not being able to turn the pages quick enough, is such an overwhelming feeling haha. Also looking back It's was to notice that almost everything is important and means something. I don't think there were any accidents written into this book.
The writing throughout this novel is so beautiful and the imagery created is breathtaking. The use of metaphors is so clever and really added something unique and memorable to the story. This could be a literally masterpiece, but I'm not sure I'm qualified enough to award that title. That being said I did get the ick a few times but was that really a big deal, the romance was cute anyhow.
If you’re going to read this please stop reading reviews - this book is incredible when you have no idea what is going to happen!
I have no words. That plot twist had me reading the rest absolutely gobsmacked and in tears. Don't underestimate the tension in the chapters leading up to the plot twists either because knowing you're about to find something huge out and not being able to turn the pages quick enough, is such an overwhelming feeling haha. Also looking back It's was to notice that almost everything is important and means something. I don't think there were any accidents written into this book.
The writing throughout this novel is so beautiful and the imagery created is breathtaking. The use of metaphors is so clever and really added something unique and memorable to the story. This could be a literally masterpiece, but I'm not sure I'm qualified enough to award that title. That being said I did get the ick a few times but was that really a big deal, the romance was cute anyhow.
If you’re going to read this please stop reading reviews - this book is incredible when you have no idea what is going to happen!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Mental illness, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child death, Racism, Dementia, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Gaslighting