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vpiuke'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
even if the plot themes might be controversial, something that can't be denied is how well-written the story is. the writing style is very similar to maggie stiefvater's in 'the raven cycle' books, so if you're a fan of those, i'd give this one a shot :)
i did enjoy the story itself. it is well structured and it evolves at a good pace, never too obvious but hinting at what's coming next. the characters are original and come in nicely together, as a group they're very well balanced and developed. the sport side of the story is a clever counterpoint to the other sub plots, and i personally really enjoy how it compliments all the drama that the characters inherently carry with them. it lets the story breathe while also keeping a steady pace.
this is a very violent story though. maybe not that much in this first book, but it gets heavier as the plot progresses in the next ones. there's trauma, there's physical, sexual and emotional abuse, there's guns and knives and torture and self harm. if you're ok with these and are up for a dense, emotional tale, then you found the one.
Graphic: Hate crime, Mental illness, Torture, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic friendship, Violence, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Death, Emotional abuse, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, and Self harm
bugcollector's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, and Abandonment
li_reading's review against another edition
0.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Alcohol, Ableism, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Suicide, Drug use, Grief, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Rape and Self harm
apolline_s's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment, Self harm, and Drug abuse
reygov's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Suicide, Alcohol, Cursing, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Blood, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Self harm, Torture, Toxic friendship, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Kidnapping, and Panic attacks/disorders
elliiecrne22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Car accident, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Drug use, Grief, Homophobia, Racism, Self harm, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Ableism, Abandonment, Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Violence
the author is shit and uses the worst plot points imaginable for shock value. she's also just fucked in the head. this whole series is fucked up.hannahwillacy's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Ableism, Drug abuse, and Addiction
stephpotter's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Mental illness
xanthiiii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Violence, Gore, Mental illness, and Addiction
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Homophobia, Drug use, Gore, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cultural appropriation, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Drug abuse, Addiction, Blood, Cursing, Death, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Vomit
cozybookseller'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: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, Addiction, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, and Mental illness