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rebleejen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicide attempt
tangleroot_eli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Child abuse, Deadnaming, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Abortion, and Alcohol
sarahreadsbooks7's review against another edition
But, all jokes aside, deals with tough themes including suicide and abuse. Not sure if it’s relevant to the plot (didn’t get far enough) but was too dark for me as it didn’t have a hopeful angle.
Graphic: Sexual assault and Suicide attempt
dixiecarroll'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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Outing, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
rachelmerrie'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? It's complicated
5.0
Hated part of the ending: (VAGUE SPOILER)
Why did she get a slap on the wrist when he would’ve had his whole life taken from him?
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
shellynna'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: Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Outing
livlosiewicz'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: Sexual assault and Transphobia
Moderate: Death
emmalyn_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a HARD story to read with a serious nod to some pretty heavy topics such as domestic abuse, transphobia, suicidal attempts, death, bullying, sexual assault, physical abuse, self harm, child abuse, abortion (briefly mentioned) and murder.
I really, really enjoyed this book. I found it very thought provoking, mysterious, gripping and educational on
This very gripping, emotional and dark book covers a lot of dark things, as mentioned above.
I loved the back stories as well. I loved seeing how Olivia, through trauma colored glasses, could see her son doing those things to Lily. Trauma often clouds our perception and what's in front of us in all future relationships and seeing that so broadly shown, unabashedly, was strongly appreciated. I feel that was portrayed well with Olivia and even Lily and even some in Asher.
Things that I really hated about this book that cost it a star: the END. Almost everything about the end of this book pissed me off.
So overall, a very moving, dark, challenged, sad read but one I thoroughly enjoyed; until the last chapter anyways.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Suicide attempt, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abortion
dernhelms_bag's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Medical content, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Outing, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
internationalreads's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail