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barriojm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.75
This was a hard one to rate. The synopsis was nothing like the actual book. So, it took me a while to adjust to what the book actually was. If you're looking for something whimsical and magical, this is NOT the book for you. Instead, this book was a sad, deep, and reflective look at what it truly means to be alive through the eyes of a main character who is severely depressed and suicidal. I would have waited to read this had I known all that; I need to be in the right mood to be so depressed alongside the main character.
All of that said, for what it ACTUALLY was, this was an interesting book. The beginning was a little frustrating, it felt like the FMC was going around in circles and not remembering the lessons she was meant to be learning and building throughout. She got there in the end, but it read as an odd choice to me. The final quarter of the book was definitely the strongest, and was enough for me to not regret reading this book.
All of that said, for what it ACTUALLY was, this was an interesting book. The beginning was a little frustrating, it felt like the FMC was going around in circles and not remembering the lessons she was meant to be learning and building throughout. She got there in the end, but it read as an odd choice to me. The final quarter of the book was definitely the strongest, and was enough for me to not regret reading this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
rmcassel's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
vavocado's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Kind, enrapturing, forgiving, and inspirational. This will pull you out of any funk you might be in, literary or otherwise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
lindyhopper's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal death, Death, Sexual content, and Death of parent
gossanna's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
caffeinatednymph's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Vomit and Death of parent
aragivey's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
np16's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
maurcho's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book feels like the antidote to *main character syndrome* lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
rebecca_sarah's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
I feel unsure how I feel about this book.
I enjoyed it and liked the premise. There were points when I wished I was reading the book physically rather than listening to the audiobook which is usually a good sign.
However, it was very predictable from the beginning.
Some of the messages were a bit heavy-handed while trying to sound very poetic and innovative, but I haven’t decided yet whether I think that heavy-handed overtness was powerful in its own way or whether something a little subtler may have been more emotionally powerful. There is certainly a power to saying things as they are.
I enjoyed it and liked the premise. There were points when I wished I was reading the book physically rather than listening to the audiobook which is usually a good sign.
However, it was very predictable from the beginning.
Some of the messages were a bit heavy-handed while trying to sound very poetic and innovative, but I haven’t decided yet whether I think that heavy-handed overtness was powerful in its own way or whether something a little subtler may have been more emotionally powerful. There is certainly a power to saying things as they are.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt