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theautumnalreader's review against another edition
challenging
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Oh, my heart - I understand that this depicts the reality from all side of disability but this hurt in a poignant way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Chronic illness, and Ableism
Moderate: Excrement
rnbhargava's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This volume is really good, the main couple are trying to persevere in their relationship despite physical distance and through their own respective health struggles. Also, rivals for their individual affections really make themselves more present in this volume. You kind of end up in a love/hate relationship with these rivals as they are given character dimensions too. Some character choices in our mains are a bit frustrating hence I dinged it down to 4 but the story is excellent throughout and I can’t wait to see what’s next for them all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Blood, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Ableism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, and Sexism
Moderate: Body horror, Car accident, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, and Terminal illness
These themes on the triggers are all there, much of it is kind of passive aggressive, only between certain characters in technically somewhat private settings and they all directly inform the plot. The main couple is getting threats to their relationship from all sides despite the volume starting on a fairly positive note. It gets a bit frustrating seeing how they don’t clue into all these threats to them a bit faster but I guess there’s a certain amount of realism in that. Loving this series so far.
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