Scan barcode
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Almost up to the ending of this novel, I thought I was going to hate the book. The events in the last few chapters were incredibly upsetting and made me feel really badly for the main character, April. I thought the book was going to have a sad ending and I loved April so much that I didn’t want that for her. However, the ending is the most perfect ending that could exist for this book. I cried, I laughed — I thought about my own life and the people that I have kept and those who I’ve had to let go. The reasons that we choose people to be in our lives has a lot to do with how we feel our family is supposed to be. Family is not who is related to you by blood, but it’s those people who come into your life and are unwilling to leave you, even when life gets messy, as it undoubtedly will.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, Dementia, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Homophobia, Grief, Outing, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Adult/minor relationship
thewoodlandbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Pregnancy, and Medical content
Moderate: Cancer, Homophobia, and Drug abuse
Minor: Addiction and Vomit
cordeliadarkles's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A captivating story about a lost girl, forced to grow up too soon, trying to make sense of herself and her very dysfunctional life; while grasping for dreams to come reality.
The moment I read the book dedication, I knew I was all in for the entire ride.
April, our main character, is sharp, resourceful, and funny. Yet, highly impulsive, even childish at times. I can't help wonder if it would've been more appropriate for age the MC a couple of years older. I'm around April's age and felt extremely uncomfortable with much of her immature thought process.
Even though I was very sympathetic towards April, her constantly driving from place to place, her getting away from everyone who started showing affection made it complicated to connect with her.
In short, it's a book many will enjoy for the same reasons others will find it tedious.
The moment I read the book dedication, I knew I was all in for the entire ride.
April, our main character, is sharp, resourceful, and funny. Yet, highly impulsive, even childish at times. I can't help wonder if it would've been more appropriate for age the MC a couple of years older. I'm around April's age and felt extremely uncomfortable with much of her immature thought process.
Even though I was very sympathetic towards April, her constantly driving from place to place, her getting away from everyone who started showing affection made it complicated to connect with her.
In short, it's a book many will enjoy for the same reasons others will find it tedious.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Violence
More...