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kara_giffo2434's review against another edition
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Rape, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
zeaing's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.75
i think its a great and realistic insight into the mind of a teenager as opposed to other 'coming of age' typa books which just focus on boy-crazy girls and stupid drama, which is so unnecessary. melinda's thoughts are actually relatable which i think is why, at least to me, she's such an unlikeable character.
what i mean is i dislike melinda because of how much i see myself within her and how many of her thoughts are also my thoughts; the same way i don't sympathise with a lot of her trauma because it's similar to what i've experienced and i find it hard to sympathise with myself. her thoughts and her reactions are realistic, the things she does at times make me cringe because they're things i've done if ygm
this book was hard to read at times, not just because of how relatable it is but because i didnt feel compelled to read it. it took me 2 months to read it and although i never wanted to DNF it, i never exactly felt the need to read it the way i do with other books (but this may be because i mostly read romance)
overall i do think this was a nice book, would read another book by the author and although the ending was ambiguous, i like it as it is and wouldnt like a sequel tbh.
what i mean is i dislike melinda because of how much i see myself within her and how many of her thoughts are also my thoughts; the same way i don't sympathise with a lot of her trauma because it's similar to what i've experienced and i find it hard to sympathise with myself. her thoughts and her reactions are realistic, the things she does at times make me cringe because they're things i've done if ygm
this book was hard to read at times, not just because of how relatable it is but because i didnt feel compelled to read it. it took me 2 months to read it and although i never wanted to DNF it, i never exactly felt the need to read it the way i do with other books (but this may be because i mostly read romance)
overall i do think this was a nice book, would read another book by the author and although the ending was ambiguous, i like it as it is and wouldnt like a sequel tbh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Rape and Suicide attempt
salvatorer2's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Racism, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Violence, Infidelity, Cursing, and Bullying
Minor: Animal death and Adult/minor relationship
ellaaj's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
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