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megelizabeth's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
This is for the most part a pretty agonising read, focusing on the multiple traumas both main characters are dealing with first and on the developing relationship between them second. I felt desperately for both of them, and found the journeys they go on individually and together to be for the most part very authentic. I really appreciated the focus on healing and on forgiving for your own sake. I also absolutely loved the relationships they both have with Eddie and the role that Eddie plays in the story.
Silas was a bit more difficult than Max for me to connect with, probably because he's from such a vastly different world, but for the most part I did really like his character. However, the main reason this wasn't quite a 5* read for me was that, while Silas experiences some good character growth, I found it a shame that the not-great way he sometimes treats his father's staff is never really addressed. Despite this niggle, though, I still on the whole absolutely adored this book, and I'd definitely read more by Emma Scott.
(I'd definitely advise checking content warnings beforehand, as there are a lot, and also bear in mind that this book deals heavily with the topic of conversion therapy, which isn't a content warning option.)
Silas was a bit more difficult than Max for me to connect with, probably because he's from such a vastly different world, but for the most part I did really like his character. However, the main reason this wasn't quite a 5* read for me was that, while Silas experiences some good character growth, I found it a shame that the not-great way he sometimes treats his father's staff is never really addressed. Despite this niggle, though, I still on the whole absolutely adored this book, and I'd definitely read more by Emma Scott.
(I'd definitely advise checking content warnings beforehand, as there are a lot, and also bear in mind that this book deals heavily with the topic of conversion therapy, which isn't a content warning option.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Homophobia, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Violence, and Torture
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Self harm, Child death, Acephobia/Arophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
paiza7175's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Homophobia, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Mental illness, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Addiction, Sexual violence, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Torture, Suicidal thoughts, and Panic attacks/disorders
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