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anniereads221's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, Child abuse, Islamophobia, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
Disownment HP reference Misgendering Body Dysphoriazombiezami'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
4.0
Graphic: Transphobia, Abandonment, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Mental illness, Alcohol, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Islamophobia, Racism, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts
emweir'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? No
4.25
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Abandonment, and Mental illness
Moderate: Deadnaming, Child abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Homophobia, Islamophobia, Alcohol, Blood, Drug use, and Physical abuse
valeriabee'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? It's complicated
4.75
While the context of the story is highly relevant and important, I feel inclined to congratulate the author on their magnificent writing. Deaver truly pulls emotion out of the reader with their words, their language, their expression. At times I felt like I was with Ben, experiencing the anxieties and coping with drastic change and a new life. I cried multiple times while reading. Deaver expertly writes anxiety in a way that is understandable and relatable without being overwhelming or painful. I also love and appreciate that romance was at the center of the novel without being distracting or feeling disconnected. There is natural ease and fluidity with which it is written in the text that I absolutely adore. I'd like to thank Madon Deaver for writing this story, for sharing part of themself in the novel, and for doing it so beautifully.
Graphic: Transphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Child abuse, Islamophobia, Biphobia, Homophobia, and Physical abuse