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whatdebsreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, and Alcohol
daniellereadslikealot_'s review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Another one I needed tissues for, but well worth the mascara running down my face. I absolutely loved this book. While I’ve never had a parent who was an alcoholic, it was still so easy to connect with Kyra and her story. I really enjoyed the scenes with the children of alcoholics group Kyra went to. For such a tough topic, it was handled with so much grace, but it didn’t shy away from the tough reality that so many families have to deal with. I loved how the book also highlighted the frustrations and anxieties of middle school, especially with female friendships. Kyra’s journey from a cautious people pleaser to standing up for herself and being vocal about her needs was certainly relatable for me. I honestly can’t say enough good things about this book and think everyone should read it. It was a beautiful story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Balzar + Bray for an advanced digital reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail
thekissballad's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
I went into this knowing I would get emotional, and I'm still surprised by how much I was. I kept wishing I could reach through the story and just give Kyra a hug and all the support.
That being said, this can be very difficult to read if you or someone you know has ever had a problem with alcohol, or any substance use really. Be mindful of your limits / triggers.
Regardless, I think this is such an important story because it shows from a child's perspective one way alcoholism can affect them, too. That can help so much when trying to connect with them or understand what they're going through.
A little pre-teen / teenage angst of "finding ones self" and inevitable changes also showed how everything can interwine and build up until something finally happens and breaks.
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for allowing me to read & review this ARC.
That being said, this can be very difficult to read if you or someone you know has ever had a problem with alcohol, or any substance use really. Be mindful of your limits / triggers.
Regardless, I think this is such an important story because it shows from a child's perspective one way alcoholism can affect them, too. That can help so much when trying to connect with them or understand what they're going through.
A little pre-teen / teenage angst of "finding ones self" and inevitable changes also showed how everything can interwine and build up until something finally happens and breaks.
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for allowing me to read & review this ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying
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