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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Grief, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual harassment
Minor: War
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
A middle grade novel in verse that tackles some difficult topics, including mental health, suicide, drug abuse, addiction, chronic pain, divorce and broken families. My heart hurt for twelve-year-old Trace whose life gets turned upside down when his older brother Will suffers a brain injury after a sports accident.
This event ends up tearing his family apart when his mother can't handle things and leaves, and Will spirals into a cycle of addiction and depression leading to a suicide attempt. A brave story of family, brother love and trying to be there for the ones you love when they are in incredible pain. Extremely well written and great on audio.
This event ends up tearing his family apart when his mother can't handle things and leaves, and Will spirals into a cycle of addiction and depression leading to a suicide attempt. A brave story of family, brother love and trying to be there for the ones you love when they are in incredible pain. Extremely well written and great on audio.
An absolutely stunning book, packed to the brim with characters we will love!
