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avaeast's review against another edition
- 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
It was a book that forced you to reflect on life. So if you’re not prepared to have a minor existential crisis, maybe don’t read this. But let’s be honest, did you really pick up an Alice Oseman novel without already undergoing one?
I loved the little cameos we got from the Heartstopper/Solitaire characters. They made my heart really happy.
Favorite Quote:
(I couldn’t pick just one)
Long ago I was inflicted with a terrible predisposition to never say a word, and I honestly cannot understand why or how it happened.
Sometimes I was hit by the weight of all the things I didn’t know, not just about Carys but about anything, everything. What’s it like to have a parent you don’t like, or who doesn’t like you? What’s it like to run away from home? I don’t know, I’ll never know. I’ll always feel awful about not knowing.
Graphic: Gaslighting, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Mental illness
Minor: Dysphoria
memoirsofabooklover'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: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Mental illness, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcohol
veerau's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Not saying I didn't enjoy it, I absolutely did lmao
First half of the book is quite hopeful, feels like a hug when you desperately need one. Second half brought me a lot of second hand embarassment and anxiety, it hit home too much 💀
One thing I REALLY appreciated was the short chapters, you can read one when you got 5 free minutes here and there without being left hanging too much!
Also a big fan of the university and friends helping friends themes <3
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
zirtae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse
elizaxa's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Suicide, Self harm, and Child abuse
lil13'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
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Animal death
tetsueki's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Animal death, Abandonment, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
anastasia_raf's review
- 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? Yes
2.75
There were a lot of things that I was feeling icky about... I don't think the demisexual rep is well done and some other things that bothered me about the characters...
I didn't like the writing, I found the story... Well, meh? I liked the whole podcast thing but that was about it.
I'm one of those people who enjoyed solitaire a lot more. Not that I don't have my problems with it as well but in comparison I like it more than radio silence.
It's moody kind of read, I enjoyed the atmosphere a lot but that's about it.
Graphic: Cursing, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Stalking, and Grief
haddy'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? Yes
3.25
Some of the plot kind of annoyed me though
So yeah, I found it okay but not amazing.
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Mental illness
mme_carton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual harassment