Scan barcode
sapphicbookworm23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
TJR creates such an intense, captivating, serious-yet-light-hearted mood with her writing style. She really draws you right in, and the oral-history style formatting of this fictional novel was enjoyable to read. The characters are all so different and the varying perspectives of the same situations are a reminder of our own flawed humanity, unique individuality, and inner worlds.
This is a great read if you're looking for an escape into another world or a quick beach read. You'll be rooting for, disappointed in, and inspired by the characters- some of them evoking all of those emotions simultaneously.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Alcohol
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
maggiemaryamos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
quinn24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, Vomit, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Chronic illness, Death, and Blood
tilde_c_s'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: Alcoholism and Drug use
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny and Pregnancy
jennabird06'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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
marxnapxrez's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
At first i was a bit dissapointed as i was struggling to keep up with the book, I dont know if it is because I had a very hyped idea because of the tv series or because i have never read this interview-type of narrative. But it was being such a let down for me. But after the first half of the book, oh boy that was it.
I guess i grow fond of the characters plus Taylor character build and just her way of writing really came through. I wanted to keep on reading, such that i read the last half in two days having startes the book months ago.
At the end, is such a good book, where you can see a fictional world but so realistic that catches you and make you feel like a fan of the band reading a memoir. It gave me such a nostalgic feeling, like reading the biography of my favourite band and knowing them better. The end was heart wrenching even thought I already knew it.
< SPOILER >I love each of the characters (minus eddie couldn't care less about him), saying goodbye to teddy was hard but to Camila it was impossible. < SPOILER >
She's such a warm character that has a loving and motherly vibe, she was everyone supporter, the scene with Daisy was just...amazing. How she can express such love to make you feel you matter.
Taylor is a great writter with such strong power in her words, can't wait to keep expanding this world with the rest of her books.🤍
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
alisonfaith426's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Chronic illness and Death
chrilovyl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, and Pregnancy
walkie_check's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Vomit, Medical content, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
huntress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Abortion, and Pregnancy