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thecriticalreader'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
1.5
Graphic: Self harm and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, and Racism
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Vomit, and Death
megg'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
5.0
Graphic: Self harm and Racism
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, and Police brutality
mirichasha'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
5.0
I had experiences in the past year and a half that meant I related a lot to Grace's struggle, and to her need to step (or run) away from it. To the feeling of a life plan changing or needing to be recalibrated when you realize that discrimination, disdain, or just plain old difference based on identity isn't something you can just power through by caring a lot or trying harder. I enjoyed this book a lot, and it hit home (although not all the way fully - I had been kind of hoping for a catharsis that would get me all the way to tears and that didn't happen). I wanted, and want, more. The mental place Grace is in at the end of the book felt familiar to me and I’m only just getting out of it. I wanted to see what it looks like for her to move through, and out of, it too.
Graphic: Self harm, Racism, and Homophobia
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Medical content
Big content warning for harmful parenting, even when the parents mean their very best.queermath'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
3.5
Moderate: Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
papercraftalex'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
5.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Alcoholism and Medical content