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ladynavalon'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
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Self harm, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Death, Medical trauma, Medical content, Abandonment, and Death of parent
sarah_simpkins's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Death, Abandonment, Cancer, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Terminal illness
Minor: Child death, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
annebennett1957's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Second piece of advice: Drink plenty of Gatorade before or during the last twenty percent of the book. I didn't and I feel lightheaded and dehydrated from my tears. At one point I had to stop listening just so I could get control of my sobbing. SOBBING.
Thirdly, don't build up too much expectation about Little Women and the similarities. It is there, but just a tiny bit and if you wait around for it you'll be disappointed.
Fourthly, if you have any siblings. Call or text them and tell them you love them before it is too late and you don't get any more chances. Wouldn't that be the worst thing? Not to fix what is broken while you still have a chance? Here come the tears again...
Graphic: Self harm
msnikkiwilks's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I know it's unlikely, but I'd love a companion book following Izzy and Alice.
Maybe later, I'll find the words to fully capture my feelings about this book, but geez, it was exquisite.
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
caitlin_davis22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Terminal illness
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Abandonment, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
jbones'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: Cancer, Death, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
jordan21'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
I’ve growing exhausted of perspective shifts in contemporary novels, but this one does it beautifully. The perspectives seamlessly drift in and out of the same narrative (rather than retelling a conflict from multiple people’s POV) and creates a beautiful flow to the story.
The hype surrounding this book is well deserved, and I’m so glad I got my hands on a copy at the library!
Moderate: Suicide and Self harm
Minor: Alcoholism
kimib79's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Infertility, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Child abuse, and Cancer
sakisreads'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
This was a read for Book Club, and as much as I wanted to give it the 5 stars, it fell as about 3.5 out of 5 for me ✨ I felt myself getting slightly frustrated with the characters throughout, and even the beautiful language couldn’t dissuade me 🫠
I’m looking forward to hearing what people have to say about this one 😊
Graphic: Pregnancy, Death of parent, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Homophobia, and Terminal illness