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jesssicawho's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
How I discovered: The bright cover stood out to me and I kept seeing the book mentioned online
What I liked: I appreciated Maddie's honest and authentic voice, she was relatable and seemed very "real." This was a very modern and believable coming of age story. We watch Maddie evolve and grow over the course of the book, deal with her grief and depression, and learn to trust herself.
What I didn't: There wasn't anything I didn't like, per se. I found myself getting a little bored toward the end of the book, but the author wrapped it up nicely.
What I learned: My experience as a 20-something woman was a while ago - but the themes of family, relationships, power dynamics, mental health are timeless.
Quote: “How do you know if you're genuinely happy or if you're just mostly all right, with sprinkles of laughter and occasional shit storms of sadness?”
Recommended: I don't think this is a "must-read" but I would recommend for a light read.
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
winchested's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual assault
lindsayerin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Racism
purplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Biphobia, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Homophobia
Minor: Suicide
More specifics on the grief and loss:rljenn's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Terminal illness
Moderate: Sexual assault
mdal26's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Racism, and Sexual assault
tsodeur's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Racism, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Bullying, Cursing, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
arabellaruby's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Mental illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Rape, and Sexual assault
darkhorse488's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content, Xenophobia, and Racism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual assault
ablaine's review against another edition
- 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
I received a digital advance reader copy from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review. I also listened to the audiobook.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Grief, Hate crime, and Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Mental illness