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britt93414'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Grief, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Chronic illness, Suicide, Eating disorder, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Violence
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was a little taken aback when I started this book because Alex is a completely new, unrelated character in a completely different state from Miranda. Once I got over the initial shock, I was excited to read about how the moon affected a different geographic area. Alex lives in New York City, so it was interesting to read about the politics regarding what happened in a city, versus Miranda's small town in Pennsylvania. Politics and classism play a much bigger role in this book, and it is infuriating but great commentary about how the rich are inherently privileged, even in dire circumstances. Alex and his family are also deeply religious, so it was again interesting to read how Catholics reacted to such a detrimental event.
Alex overall is a kind of difficult character to love. He has good intentions, and he is doing "what he thinks is right", but a lot of his choices come across as questionable. For example, he sent one of his sisters to a convent because she would have a better chance there than trying to survive with them. He is also so tough on the youngest sister. He took a much darker path to survival in comparison to Miranda, and, at times, it was difficult to read.
Overall, I enjoyed this book less than the first, but I am still excited to read on and finish the series.
Graphic: Grief, Eating disorder, Medical trauma, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Death, Violence, Gun violence, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual harassment
readingwithmeredith'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death
taliahsbookshelf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Grief, and Child death
Moderate: Blood and Gore
Minor: Alcohol, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death of parent, Gun violence, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence