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eule's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A little better than the first book. Still, I am baffled about the choice she made in the end. I would not really recommend the series to you if you want a lot of plot and deep character insights. This book is a fast and easy read, just like the first one. Again, nothing special.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Alcohol, and Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
gissellellamas's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Oddly enough I enjoyed this installment of the Summer series more than the first. Just like in the first book, there are a couple of moments that I found to be somewhat odd and problematic. Ex: Taylor braided Belly's hair and said "I love your hair like this. You look sort of Native American, like a Cherokee princess or something." I just feel that this comment is unnecessary and feels awkward in the context, especially coming from a non-native author and a non-native character. However, I am not native either so it is not really my place to decide whether or not this is problematic, just felt weird to me as a reader. The character development was much stronger in this book and I ended up liking Belly more than I did in the first book, so it didn't make me want to close the book every time she did something.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Cultural appropriation
This book definitely touches on grief and loss, so beware going into itzoe_pandacorn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Truly amazing second book in a series! The beginning was quite sad for my taste and went ion for quite a while but towards the middle it was much better and the ending was incredible!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Cancer and Cursing
Minor: Physical abuse and Vomit
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