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common_household_mom's review against another edition
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, and Suicide attempt
iamthelizardqueen's review
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not the ending I expected but it was good
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Drug abuse, Sexism, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
rosie_valadez's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Drug abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Sexism
library_kb's review
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Yet again, Ellen Hopkins has created an amazing book that showcases what loving broken people looks like. This is a story about a younger brother who does everything right (or at least tries to) who is constantly overshadowed by his brother's troubles (addiction after brain damage in a football game). Trace struggles with whether or not telling others about his brothers' changes is betraying the brother he loves, but he also doesn't want to lose Will forever. I liked that Trace had some supportive people around him, who don't blame him for not speaking up sooner but understand where he was coming from. Highly, highly recommend for 6th grade and up!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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