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bethbarron's review against another edition
dark
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
This was a tough read. Hobson takes us inside the mind of a teenage boy who is in the foster system. He has experienced trauma, so we see his attempts to cope and to find himself outside of the trauma. It's thought-provoking.
Lots of TWs.
Lots of TWs.
Graphic: Suicide, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Animal cruelty, Drug use, and Mental illness
ecn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Cultural appropriation, Child death, Death of parent, Death, Animal death, Abandonment, Pedophilia, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Mental illness, Animal cruelty, Self harm, Racism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Dementia, Gun violence, Drug use, and Adult/minor relationship
essay23's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Moderate: Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty
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