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ashleyjean6's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book is definitely different from #1 in tone, much more somber, in pace, slow, and the characters (especially Belly), felt much more annoying. Instead of a carefree summer YA romance, this finds everyone grappling with devastating circumstances. Parents and kids are fighting, there's underage drinking. It's a sad book. And I was feeling like it was just an entire filler book and I didn't know if I felt like finishing the last book. But it leaves you really wondering.... So I will cross my fingers characters grow up a lot and the ending is worth the slog that was book #2.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit
almaprincess66's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
This is not what I was expecting after the first book.
There was so much tone change and little summer at the house. But it paid off at the end, that is why I'm rating it so high.
It was so interesting and emotional to see how different everyone handled the grief. It was really truly different without Suzanne.
But Belly got a lot of character development, and said out all the problems I had with Conrad in the first novel so good for her.
I'm interested, how the series will close up.
There was so much tone change and little summer at the house. But it paid off at the end, that is why I'm rating it so high.
It was so interesting and emotional to see how different everyone handled the grief. It was really truly different without Suzanne.
But Belly got a lot of character development, and said out all the problems I had with Conrad in the first novel so good for her.
I'm interested, how the series will close up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Cancer, and Death of parent
mari1532's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I checked this audiobook out of the library because Han's writing is soothing and enjoyable. I did enjoy the first book in the series, but this one didn't live up to the first. It was not a bad book by any means there is still enough messy teenage drama to deliver what you want out of the book. However, I did not feel that this book Belly had any level of character development in this book. I might argue that there was a little growth in her relationship with her mother, the true hero of the series. However, it just feels a bit like Belly is stuck with Conrad even though he treats her poorly and as a result that means that Belly treats Jeremiah poorly. Also, Belly's relationship with her best friend, Taylor feels super toxic at times. In many ways, I would describe this book as a CW show in its first season. It is giving you what you want, but it's not entirely clear who all the characters are within the context of the show.
I still enjoyed this book and if you are a fan of Han's work it isn't likely to disappoint, it simply was not my favourite of her books.
I still enjoyed this book and if you are a fan of Han's work it isn't likely to disappoint, it simply was not my favourite of her books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Cancer, Grief, Medical content, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Infidelity
hjb_128's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Death, Violence, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Alcohol, and Terminal illness
issyd23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
TEAM JEREMIAH!!! Conrad doesn’t love her like Jere does 4🏖️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Cancer, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
dfram's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
i thought it was nice to have jeremiah’s perspective! i have a lot to say about the love interest(s) belly liking two young, kind boys and her heart being so big and full for her little body at her age is just so relatable !!! i wish we as a society would encourage men to love louder and to thoroughly feel their feels. susannah dying and her loved ones refusing to allow her essence to die is everything i loved this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cancer
toomanytbr's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was definitely not as much about the romance, the angst and wanting as the first book, but it was still monumental. I cried so much. I just want Belly to be happy, but I also want some answers about Conrad. Why did he treat her like that and get away with never apologizing?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Grief, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Death, and Gaslighting
mckiheather's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Great follow up to TSITP, it did a great job of continuing the kind of tone and story established already while also adding in all the changes and grief and emotional side happening with the characters and their stories. I liked how it kept the same style in the shifting time points between chapters, but now also adding in POV chapters. Also how the whole story was centered around hanging on to things but then at the end kind of showed how some things have to be let go of to grow, while still holding on to the things that matter most.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol, Cancer, and Death
Minor: Toxic relationship
corporealmystic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Death, Chronic illness, Alcohol, Cancer, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
kylasmv15's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Cursing