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audriss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
livinginmyfantasy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Child death, Death, Mental illness, and Suicide
Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Favorite quotes so far:
" From the moment she was born, she's been training to kick life's ass." (pg 182)
" I can never just sit back and sail. People like Rox can just put their feet up and let the water carry them along. Not me. I'm constantly on the verge of sinking." (pg. 168)
" Actually drowning is peace, almost drowning is pure pain." (pg. 187)
" I'm tired of curbing my emotions just to make room for hers." (pg. 283)
The realistic voice of a high school senior whose mental health is not used as a punchline but is taken seriously throughout the entire novel. The story of someone who initially didn’t mean to be a part of anything but has his life changed for the better.
Evan knew from the beginning that
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Mental illness
Minor: Drug use and Homophobia
abbiesdigitallibrary's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide