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samcsmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Death, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Forced institutionalization
kanthereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I first gave this book a 3 stars right after reading it. Since then, I’ve remembered how much I actually enjoyed it.
The beginning of the novel was quite boring and didn’t hold my interest. I almost DNF’d this book. Albeit, the characters were so well thought out accompanied by a thoroughly developed plot. I felt for Aysel and Roman reading. It felt like, to me, I was living their lives. Georgia and her mother was just as annoying to me as I’m sure she was Aysel.
And don’t get me started on the ending. Reading about Aysel finding Roman in the shed against the wheel at the end of the book was so sad. Not to mention the guilt she felt for not telling his mother about it. Just thinking about it makes me sympathize for both characters.
How much this book sticks out in my brain makes it deserving of much more than a mere 3 stars.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Injury/Injury detail
rem_reads'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
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Child death
psliz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Grief, and Child death
aprilyvonne's review against another edition
3.5
“My Heart & Other Black Holes” by Jasmine Warga was quite a depressing YA read. Throughout the story, readers follow the main characters, Aysel and Roman, both of which are seriously depressed after traumatic experiences. Despite their differences or reasons why they want to die, they gravitate over a suicide pact to escape their misery.
I think the author attempted to give readers a dark experience in order to demonstrate the darkness that is depression. How it sucks so much “life” out of a person. Yet, on the other hand Hope can help heal and create a reason to never give up.
I’m not completely sure if this is actually suitable or ideal for anyone struggling with their mental health to read. It was heavy with reasons to give up. I would’ve liked more closure in the end of the story, but I don’t want to spoil the story so I’ll refrain from expanding.
Overall, I’m glad I read it, but won’t likely share with my students.
Make note of the triggers and be cautious going into the book, fellow readers. And remember just existing in the world is reason enough to know we’re all worthy of living. ❤️🩹
Graphic: Murder, Racism, Death, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Islamophobia, Mental illness, and Grief
zerotwothirty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
peoplewatching's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
gabbyjc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Child death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Murder
lethukhanyile'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
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mass/school shootings, and Mental illness
rdris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death
Minor: Violence and Bullying