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freyawhale's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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
3.5
u2u's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.25
I would like to warn people before reading this, it’s a very dark read with lots of talks about suicide
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, and Grief
Minor: Toxic friendship, Homophobia, and Alcohol
anakuroma's review against another edition
4.0
TW: suicide and description of body, suicide ideation, racism, homophobia, severe and graphic bullying, PTSD
This is a story centering suicide. A harrowing yet important one of grief, anger, loss, betrayal and cruelty, but also hope, love, care, and burning brightly no matter what, because we are made of the stars.
This is a story centering suicide. A harrowing yet important one of grief, anger, loss, betrayal and cruelty, but also hope, love, care, and burning brightly no matter what, because we are made of the stars.
tinadiba's review against another edition
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
bluewithstars's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely outstanding. A much needed honest and real story about bullying and the tragedies that can happen.
cgilmo05's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
4.5
lunar_grisha_crew's review against another edition
4.0
“Al would want me to remember how he lived. He would want me to focus on the future. On the light..”
BEAUTIFUL. TRUTHFUL. HEARTBREAKING. NECESSARY. 4.5 stars. An immensely important book that everyone should read. We follow the story line of two characters, a brother and friend, both very close to a teenager called Al that committed suicide. But Al was loved and talented so why did he do it? As these two characters uncover the clues leading to Al’s death, they realize that not everything was as it seemed to be. This book shows how important is it to always be kind to everyone, because you never know what they’re going through. I certainly recommend this book to everyone, because of the topic it covers. I hope everyone just added it to they TBR! A necessary read!
BEAUTIFUL. TRUTHFUL. HEARTBREAKING. NECESSARY. 4.5 stars. An immensely important book that everyone should read. We follow the story line of two characters, a brother and friend, both very close to a teenager called Al that committed suicide. But Al was loved and talented so why did he do it? As these two characters uncover the clues leading to Al’s death, they realize that not everything was as it seemed to be. This book shows how important is it to always be kind to everyone, because you never know what they’re going through. I certainly recommend this book to everyone, because of the topic it covers. I hope everyone just added it to they TBR! A necessary read!
gabriela1602's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0