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elliptica's review
I didn't read the content warnings before choosing to read this book and I couldn't make it to the end not knowing how these actions were defended/justified/rectified.
I figure there is likely character development in the second half that I didn't get to. And I know that everyone reacts to trauma in different ways. But it's just not the right book for me.
I figure there is likely character development in the second half that I didn't get to. And I know that everyone reacts to trauma in different ways. But it's just not the right book for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, and Violence
theonlybaillie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Cursing, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape
planreadrepeat's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
April is living in a small town in upstate New York. Neglected by her father, left by her mother, and mostly expected to raise herself in a junk motorhome, she leaves to make her own way in the world. While the book touches on a lot of issues, the journey of a teen to young adult making her own family of friends is a central theme. She meets various people, has relationships with some that are fleeting and a few that are deep and moving. My favorite quote is “If someone changes so much that they're barely the same person, who are you even missing?" when she runs into an old friend from home.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Mental illness
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