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garibae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I disliked every single character in this book. The author diversity-dropped at every possible turn, piling up oppression after oppression and turning what could have been a fun trope-y book into an exhausting read.
Every friendship in the book is toxic, Grace's relationship with her parents is abusive, and the "romantic" storyline is painful to follow between two caricatures of a character. The mentions of mental health were beyond problematic (calling people "feral" and "things" when they are in the hospital for mental health issues) and the fetishisation of minority groups was nauseating.
Perhaps what irked me most, however, was the word "monster" (a word triggering for many people in the lgbtq+ community) and how the author attempted to romanticize it.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
vie'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
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
kerrygetsliterary'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
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use, Self harm, and Lesbophobia
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, and Sexism
marigo1ds'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
3.5
Grace is an excellent character, and her experience as a disillusioned post-grad is relatable. Rogers has a lot to say about academia, mental health, society’s treatment of black women, and parental expectations. Great read for sure. The characters are great, I love how queer and diverse even the background characters are.
My big critique of this book is awkward dialogue. The exposition in the first chapter is clumsy (people never call each other by their full names in Every Single Sentence). However, because this is Rogers’ first book and she’s so young, I think this will definitely improve by her next book. I can’t wait for her next one!!
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, and Sexism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Forced institutionalization
serena08'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
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, and Sexism
small_giant_plans'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual content and Vomit
marissasbooks'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
4.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Self harm and Sexual content
ehmannky'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
It was lovely to read a book about someone who feels lost after graduation, which is something I relate to strongly. It's not the fluffy, rom-com that I think some of the marketing led me to believe it would be, but it is spectacular. It's reflective and slow and a deep dive into the ways that we hurt people and they hurt us when we are not honest with each other and when we are not willing to look inward and begin healing.
Graphic: Mental illness and Self harm
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
bunchofbeereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders