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navayiota's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Somehow better than the first book. I can't say I like the way Paxton was handled, as sometimes it seemed like the author believed his goth look to be as big of an issue as his abusive behaviours, and simply part of the problem, which I disagree with. But I liked the way she wrote depression and anxiety, and the nuanced way they were represented in Tully and Mara. The most interesting part was Dorothy's past. I simply couldn't stop reading once I got to that part. I would watch a whole spin off movie about what she went through. I loved the Netflix adaptation, but wow I'm disappointed by the way they handled her return. This was infinitely better. It's understandable cause of the time restraints of shows, but it still hurts to see such a major part missing. Hannah did an incredible job at humanising her. And I loved the ending. All the little details, so masterfully crafted. A rollercoaster of a story. And I wish we would have seen more of Raphael! He was so charming and my heart broke at his death. I felt so bad for Dorothy and him.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Car accident, Confinement, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Abandonment, Medical content, Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Xenophobia, Pregnancy, Bullying, and Terminal illness
Minor: Antisemitism and Vomit
kwheeler12's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
I LOVED FIREFLY LANE!! Loved it!! So when I found out there was a book two… I’m not kidding you I ran to Barnes and noble. Overall I gave this book a 4 mostly because it really made me feel something. Both good and bad.. I think I definitely had to put it down a few times due to feeling sick there were also times when I couldn’t put it down because I HAD TO KNOW what was going to happen next… great book! Would recommend the series.
Graphic: Death of parent, Mental illness, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Car accident, Cursing, Body horror, Cancer, and Death
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