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audreyryan11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and Drug use
katiejohns's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Mental illness, Medical content, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Grief
lilianmelanie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Drug abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Drug use, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Minor: Medical content, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
eviecheesepuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Look 👀 the blurb says that this is a love story. It's so much more. Don’t get me wrong! There is a love story in here but a very bittersweet and turbulent one. So if you’re looking for a sweet rom-com this is NOT it fam! 😭
Our mc Jane is a firecracker with no filter. This makes it hard for her to navigate the music world of sexism she’s thrown into. That was definitely my favorite theme in here👩🎤
Mental illness was a very big part of the story. I really liked how the author portrayed dealing with addiction and the boundaries you must set in order to heal from it. It was written in a really kind and understanding manner, which was lovely to see.
We also have some LGBTQ+ representation. We stand!
A lot of people are comparing this book to Daisy Jones and the Six and tbh the vibe is definitely matched but there are differences.
DJATS is a beautifully knitted story. The characters...I didn’t really like as people... but I was drawn to them by their flaws and personalities throughout the interviews.
Songs In Ursa Major is the opposite, I like the characters and I want them to thrive but the storytelling is not as impactful.
The songs however…are amazing. I need these songs to be recorded in real life so I can listen to them ❤️
Lessons learned
- Be more like Jane and do not lower your standards because society thinks you should. You know what you want, go out there and get it.
-Appreciate the family that stays instead of dwelling on those who left.
notes
- Inspired by the affair between Joni Mitchell & James Taylor BUT in my head ✨ Harry Styles & Victoria De Angelis ✨ were cast as the mcs. Not even sorry…
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Addiction, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, and Mental illness
daniellearlotta's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Grief
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Vomit