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internationalreads'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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Lesbophobia, Murder, Police brutality, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Cancer, Terminal illness, Cursing, and Death
bedtimesandbooks'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
5.0
Graphic: Police brutality, Murder, Gun violence, Homophobia, Grief, Death, Emotional abuse, Racism, Lesbophobia, Drug use, Classism, Outing, Alcoholism, Cancer, Religious bigotry, and Car accident
brooketreads'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
4.5
I feel like everything is captured perfectly, from high school love to dealing with grief. Also, the element of grieving before you’ve even lost them. I loved Avery being able to connect with Mama Letty. The beach trip was absolutely beautiful.
There’s also this strong message of being who you truly are. Really enjoyed this!
Graphic: Death and Racism
Minor: Alcohol and Cancer
anneliedip'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Cancer, Murder, Police brutality, and Racism
saucy_bookdragon'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
A slow burn, twisty YA contemporary that's about unpacking intergenerational trauma. I loved how layered and realistic this story was and how it dealt with the intersection of family history and national history, making history personal. Written with some beautiful prose!
TWs: racism, homophobia, cancer, death of family members, grief, drug usage, police brutality (mentioned in retrospect, not on page)
Graphic: Grief, Cancer, Homophobia, Drug use, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Racism
Moderate: Police brutality and Medical content
shector1'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Cancer
Moderate: Racism, Murder, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Medical content, Cursing, Biphobia, and Outing
Minor: Blood, Car accident, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
spaghettireads'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
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Terminal illness, Murder, and Cancer
tinytrashqueen'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Grief, Death of parent, Cancer, and Emotional abuse
pastelmeganes'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
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Biphobia, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Lesbophobia, Terminal illness, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Police brutality, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Outing, and Racism
shockyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, and Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Cancer