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kneno's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? No
4.75
I don't think a book has made me cry as much as this one did. It's beautifully written.
katieharveyy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
crispyfries's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
This book was a page turner- I didn’t wanna put it down and read it in 2 or 3 days. But that doesn’t necessarily mean I loved it or that it will leave a lasting impression. Overall, the story was interesting and unique but did not fully align with my personal tastes. It was very plot heavy with what felt like minimal fleshing out of characters and relationships. And the little we did get to know of the characters was largely unlikable (which I know some people enjoy but not my cup of tea).
To be fair, there were bits in the book that I was very invested in and characters I cared about. I even shed a tear while reading. It just didn’t all come together the way I hoped it would.
Also I will never forgive TJR for spelling “okay” as “OK” every. single. time.
This book was a page turner- I didn’t wanna put it down and read it in 2 or 3 days. But that doesn’t necessarily mean I loved it or that it will leave a lasting impression. Overall, the story was interesting and unique but did not fully align with my personal tastes. It was very plot heavy with what felt like minimal fleshing out of characters and relationships. And the little we did get to know of the characters was largely unlikable (which I know some people enjoy but not my cup of tea).
To be fair, there were bits in the book that I was very invested in and characters I cared about. I even shed a tear while reading. It just didn’t all come together the way I hoped it would.
Also I will never forgive TJR for spelling “okay” as “OK” every. single. time.
priestessofhestia's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
prettypages's review against another edition
5.0
Made me feel every emotion but definitely made me cry way too many times. Was beautifully written and structured and characters felt in depth and ‘human’.
ericaflaten's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-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
4.0
cgrady17's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse and Death
Moderate: Homophobia and Suicide
danielnski's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is mesmerizing from start to finish. I loved the old Hollywood references, the voice Jenkins Reid gave to Evelyn, and how it felt accurate to the character and the time she would have lived in without feeling dated or out of touch. I really couldn't put it down.
Graphic: Outing, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Cursing, Death, Grief, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Cancer, Biphobia, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse