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emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
***ARC Version***
The only reason this book did not get 5 stars from me is because I would have preferred more diversity. The main character is half white half black / mixed. The main love interest is white. Overall, the character has panic attacks shows neurodivergent/ sensory sensitivities, has abandonment issues, people pleasing tendencies, demiromantic, etc. I see a lot of myself and people I know in her. There are some instances the slang used feels like an adult writing from a modern teen pov which it is. I can relate to the being kicked out for the wrong reasons and complicated parent/family relationships. There was so much drama in this hetero story and I enjoyed it. I hope the FMC gets help, learns to be kinder to herself, and not force herself to have kids or do what people want. The author did really well.
The only reason this book did not get 5 stars from me is because I would have preferred more diversity. The main character is half white half black / mixed. The main love interest is white. Overall, the character has panic attacks shows neurodivergent/ sensory sensitivities, has abandonment issues, people pleasing tendencies, demiromantic, etc. I see a lot of myself and people I know in her. There are some instances the slang used feels like an adult writing from a modern teen pov which it is. I can relate to the being kicked out for the wrong reasons and complicated parent/family relationships. There was so much drama in this hetero story and I enjoyed it. I hope the FMC gets help, learns to be kinder to herself, and not force herself to have kids or do what people want. The author did really well.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Bullying, Grief, Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Blood, Cursing, and Suicidal thoughts
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