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vikart's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Reason to Breathe is the first book of the Breathing series. The book covers many heavy topics that can be difficult to process. From the passing of a parent, abuse, and alcoholism to friendship, love, and will.
I read the digital version of this book, and I did notice that there is some grammar being mixed like "your" and "you're" within speech once or twice, but I did not think that it was too much of a bother to the reading process to make me lower the grade.
Personally, I found this book very touching to an emotional level. I was able to understand the reasons why Emma, our protagonist, did what she did, and I also enjoyed her progress of slowly opening up to the idea of leaving. This book left off with an open ending that makes you come to a variety of conclusions. For that exact reasoning, I am looking forward to picking up the second book in the series.
Would I recommend this? Yes, I would. However, I would also advise to check all of the content warnings because it is truly a heavy read.
I read the digital version of this book, and I did notice that there is some grammar being mixed like "your" and "you're" within speech once or twice, but I did not think that it was too much of a bother to the reading process to make me lower the grade.
Personally, I found this book very touching to an emotional level. I was able to understand the reasons why Emma, our protagonist, did what she did, and I also enjoyed her progress of slowly opening up to the idea of leaving. This book left off with an open ending that makes you come to a variety of conclusions. For that exact reasoning, I am looking forward to picking up the second book in the series.
Would I recommend this? Yes, I would. However, I would also advise to check all of the content warnings because it is truly a heavy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Medical content, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Blood, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Grief
yashirolevi's review
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
oh how slumpy this made me but im intrigued enough to continue. very dramatic and kinda a bit too much for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Torture, Stalking, and Death of parent
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