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td1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Child abuse
bianchibooks's review against another edition
4.75
i also like that we got to see more personally how charlie's mental illness has affected nick. the scene of nick writing in his journal about charlie is one of my favorites in the series. i think it is really important to show that someone's hurt can be transferred to others who are supporting them, and that it is crucial for all parties involved to take care of themselves.
there was a fair bit of character development for tori in this volume as well - between her and her new "friend" michael and her sticking up for charlie and nick to his brother, david. there were also large developments in nick's relationship with his father and why they are not as close as they once were or could be.
but i think my favorite thing is the relationship between nick and his mom, and not only how he feels so comfortable confiding in her but how she is willing to give him real, raw advice instead of sugar-coating it like i believe a lot of parents do to their teenagers, especially when it comes to a topic as dreaded as mental health conversations.
this is my favorite volume so far, barely beating out volume two (hence the weird rating), but i cannot commit myself to fully giving it 5-stars as the time skips make it feel like all of this progress charlie is making and the development of all of the characters is happening way quicker than it actually is in real-life. as miserable as it is and as boring as it would probably be to read, i wish the reality of the slow burn receiving help for your mental health actually is was shown in deeper detail (or at all, for that matter).
Graphic: Eating disorder, Self harm, and Mental illness
Minor: Bullying
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness and Eating disorder
Moderate: Bullying and Self harm
mothmans_secretary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Dysphoria, Self harm, and Homophobia
Minor: Bullying
meganeorcx's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Mental illness and Eating disorder
Moderate: Outing, Self harm, and Bullying
hrtlss_grl's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Moderate: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Self harm, Bullying, Mental illness, Outing, and Panic attacks/disorders
soulwinds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, and Self harm
Minor: Homophobia
lilshelly's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Mental illness, Bullying, Biphobia, Self harm, Homophobia, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, and Outing
kunthearelinski's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Eating disorder, Outing, and Self harm
ray_ray12's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual content