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bookishperseus's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Child death, Mental illness, Death, and Abandonment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Rape, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Grief, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
bzzylz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
This a times hard book to read but it had good banter. Good book but way too long.
cosmetic_wave's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
happilyheatherafterr's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I found myself reading it slowly in the beginning and not quite being fully interested, it was not until the 100-page mark that I began flying through the book and becoming indulged in the story.
I love Adam, oh he is just a sweetheart. Even though he made some poor choices, he never truly meant to hurt anyone and he constantly wanted to do better and try harder for others. And the amount of love and care he has for his friendships when he valued his friendship with Jolene over anything else, I found that truly special. The things he was doing for Jolene, I would quite literally fall to the floor in a ball and melt away if someone were to do that for me. His brother was a bit of a goof tho.
Jolene has a special connection in my heart. Something that connects my family is pop culture and hearing her talk so passionately about movies and encouraging/bringing others into her world to experience the way she does had me feeling a connection to her. I enjoyed her personality too, she was a firecracker, and you never quite knew what you were going to get from her.
There was one thing that happened in this book that had me questioning whether this was young-adult...but I figured afterwards that it was an important topic that sadly many young girls experience and it is important to have a character that grows and heals from what has happened to her for others to find and connect with. Do check trigger warnings before reading.
The overall story truly made my heart melt. Having broken families coming back together, as well as, adapting to new ways of living, growing from mistakes, healing past wounds. It was a very family-centred story. it was beautiful to experience the growth and development of families coming together and finding our own families.
I love Adam, oh he is just a sweetheart. Even though he made some poor choices, he never truly meant to hurt anyone and he constantly wanted to do better and try harder for others. And the amount of love and care he has for his friendships when he valued his friendship with Jolene over anything else, I found that truly special. The things he was doing for Jolene, I would quite literally fall to the floor in a ball and melt away if someone were to do that for me. His brother was a bit of a goof tho.
Jolene has a special connection in my heart. Something that connects my family is pop culture and hearing her talk so passionately about movies and encouraging/bringing others into her world to experience the way she does had me feeling a connection to her. I enjoyed her personality too, she was a firecracker, and you never quite knew what you were going to get from her.
There was one thing that happened in this book that had me questioning whether this was young-adult...but I figured afterwards that it was an important topic that sadly many young girls experience and it is important to have a character that grows and heals from what has happened to her for others to find and connect with. Do check trigger warnings before reading.
The overall story truly made my heart melt. Having broken families coming back together, as well as, adapting to new ways of living, growing from mistakes, healing past wounds. It was a very family-centred story. it was beautiful to experience the growth and development of families coming together and finding our own families.
lovelylilpill's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ikraa's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0