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samaraq's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Drug use, and Abandonment
eepeaden's review
emotional
inspiring
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
4.75
Wonderful book full of the love of a father and what he is willing to endure for his children and family. The only reason this is not 5-star is I felt the ending was a bit rushed and in some ways "convenient". The story, however, is wonderful and I highly recommend, especially if you are or have known children of adoption.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Child abuse
alangmaack's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault
mellowneko's review against another edition
5.0
Don’t read the ending while wearing mascara
I don’t usually cry because of books, but the ending of this one got me harder than I thought it would. I am planning on getting a hard copy so I have a tangible feeling of the words that pierced my heart. That’s how much I am in love with this book. The authors ability to draw in a reader and lead them in the complete opposite direction of the climax is incredible. Usually I figure out the plot halfway through a novel, however this one had me sitting on the edge of my seat and holding my breath all the way through.
I don’t usually cry because of books, but the ending of this one got me harder than I thought it would. I am planning on getting a hard copy so I have a tangible feeling of the words that pierced my heart. That’s how much I am in love with this book. The authors ability to draw in a reader and lead them in the complete opposite direction of the climax is incredible. Usually I figure out the plot halfway through a novel, however this one had me sitting on the edge of my seat and holding my breath all the way through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Sexual harassment, and Mental illness
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