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paperback_moon's review
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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? Yes
4.0
I'm actually glad I guessed the twist in this book! I was really concerned it was going to end with Maddy's death, so when it didn't (even if I guessed how) I was really quite pleased.
Although the concept for the plot doesn't seem particularly ground-breaking, Yoon invites a lot of emotion into the novel, especially through her use of drawings and pictures. This, coupled with the short chapters, made this book easy to read. Sometimes this can be a bit quick to take in everything, but in this case it just made you feel in line with the characters (especially Maddy) as they journeyed through the book.
I did feel like there were a couple of things unexplained that I'd want answers to. Why is Olly so obsessed with climbing? Did something happen? Why doesn't Carla mention her concerns earlier? Why does Maddy love reading?
Although the concept for the plot doesn't seem particularly ground-breaking, Yoon invites a lot of emotion into the novel, especially through her use of drawings and pictures. This, coupled with the short chapters, made this book easy to read. Sometimes this can be a bit quick to take in everything, but in this case it just made you feel in line with the characters (especially Maddy) as they journeyed through the book.
I did feel like there were a couple of things unexplained that I'd want answers to. Why is Olly so obsessed with climbing? Did something happen? Why doesn't Carla mention her concerns earlier? Why does Maddy love reading?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Mental illness
Moderate: Car accident, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Child death, and Death of parent
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