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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicide
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
emotional
funny
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
I just don't understand why this book had to lean on the romantic tension between Beatriz and Santiago when I feel like that's not what the story is about at all?? It kept throwing me off and there were just other things going on where I was like "Huh??"
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“This is me trying” writes teenage characters beautifully. They are complex — navigating responsibilities, emotions and desires that can sometimes be childish and other times mature. There is a lot of hurt and guilt that the characters balance as they try to move forward with their lives.
In terms of handling grief, it was overall well-done. I always struggle to comment on how grief is portrayed because it is so unique to the individual and the experience. I like how we are able to see how it affects the cast in various ways and manifests in different ways. Some people have it all on their face and others keep it buried inside.
As a romance, this is definitely a slow burn with an enemies-to-friends-lovers type set up. As we get to the romance, all the things hinted and unsaid gets dumped on us all at once. We basically have back-to-back-to-back one-on-one confrontations with the two main characters and other members of the cast to “clear the air.” It feels like a lot and I kind of wish it was spread out more.
Overall, it made my heart hurt in a good way (rounded to 4 on GR)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide
emotional
reflective
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
wow. this is such a powerful story that i ache for my teenage self to have. raquel is such a brilliant writer, and her books keep getting better as i read them. all the characters are so dynamic and real, and i always get so hooked in. this book was no exception and i love the way grief and how it has a different impact on each individual was depicted. also shout out to bea’s sense of style bc sameeee.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content, Car accident
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced