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kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
A book about grief and the ways that we learn that the people we loved aren’t always who we thought they were. A tough read that was slow to start but ended beautifully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, Alcohol, and Terminal illness
courtneydindin's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Good! I think overall it’s a well written story with an important message that evokes emotion and feeling within the reader. I did find it a little repetitive in terms of the story and the events, but that is to be expected when telling the story of one’s grief and the cycle of emotions you go through, I just think it’s something to bite for those wanting to pick up this book. I found Marin’s growth to be very touching and real to what grief and what all its lows feel like, as well as when she finally feels that unforgettable high that provides her the closure she needs to remember but move on. Overall a nice, reflective read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
thevintagebookishgirl's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
underscoremymy's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death
Moderate: Death of parent
dododenise's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was strikingly beautiful. I didn’t expect to be taken by it like I did. The book masterfully took me along the journey of Marin’s emotions and I could feel so much with her.
The characters and their relationships were incredibly thought through and every detail seemed to work together. I’m so impressed by the execution of this.
The characters and their relationships were incredibly thought through and every detail seemed to work together. I’m so impressed by the execution of this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Blood, Cancer, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
gabydoesgrowth's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent
jacquy's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Cancer and Suicide
aimnorth's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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: Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content, Cancer, and Death
Minor: Alcohol
brookey8888's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
3.75
This was a really difficult book to read, but I read it at the perfect moment in my life. I recently lost my grandpa(thankfully not like how it was in the book), so it was really important for me to read this about grief. I really liked the main character and how she dealt with her grief and all she found out about her grandfather. I enjoyed seeing her relationship with Mabel change, but still be very important. I also liked the ending and it was bittersweet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, and Death
tracey1981's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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, sad, thoughtful character-driven story about grief and loneliness. I liked the characters and the fact that the book didn’t shy away from or hold back on the painful depths of the grief Marin was feeling, while also giving us glimpses of how she was working her way towards being ok in little moments and steps.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent