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addivvx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
BEST BOOK YOU WILL EVER READ The story is about a girl named Grace who is trying to prove that a boy in the school has SA her named Zac. The video goes around but it looks "consensual" Everyone is against her and calls her vicious names. But she meets a guy named Ian who is coincidently Zac's Best Friend. After being forced to spend time with him cleaning lockers the two get close and Grace believes there's a chance that someone will finally believe her. As the story goes on and Ian has doubts, their friendship grows into something that Ian hopes could be a relationship, But possibly at the cost of Zac's and Ian's friendship.
Graphic: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcohol, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cursing
ashleereadsbooks692's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Grief, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Gaslighting, Rape, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
kanthereader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was.. decent.
I really liked the theme of this story. Too many times someone is accused of sexual assault but only gets a slap on the wrist because of their perfect reputation. While I liked how this shined light on that side of rape culture, I didn't think it was done in the best way.
The book was messy. It lacked direction. I did like the relationship between Ian and Grace (at times). Especially at chapter 27. Their relationship seemed so pure and wholesome at this moment when Ian admitted he believed her. Took him long enough to see Zac as he is: a predator.
Besides the constant constant gawking and objectifying women, this book was alright.
I really liked the theme of this story. Too many times someone is accused of sexual assault but only gets a slap on the wrist because of their perfect reputation. While I liked how this shined light on that side of rape culture, I didn't think it was done in the best way.
The book was messy. It lacked direction. I did like the relationship between Ian and Grace (at times). Especially at chapter 27. Their relationship seemed so pure and wholesome at this moment when Ian admitted he believed her. Took him long enough to see Zac as he is: a predator.
Besides the constant constant gawking and objectifying women, this book was alright.
Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, Body shaming, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
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