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kathburke's review against another edition
4.5
From social media and influencer culture to religious guilt and climate anxiety, Willis covers just about every hot-button topic that makes the world feel bleak. I’m usually not a fan of book with unlikeable protagonists, but Amber and Kevin feel so very real, and give a really insightful look into the different ways people deal (or fail to deal) with existential and intrapersonal conflict.
Graphic: Miscarriage, Cancer, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Mental illness, Police brutality, and Death of parent
maddie_can_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
For me, what took the rating down was that it dragged a bit between the 30%-60% mark. And more importantly, the cover, title, and genre label of science fiction sets up the reader for certain expectations
Loved the Canadianisms. So cool to read about Thunder Bay! Wished Lakehead University was mentioned haha.
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
Minor: Body horror, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Cancer, Cursing, Death, and Vomit
ninebookishlives's review
3.5
Moderate: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Cancer, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia
kastygian'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
3.5
The story is told in two POVs, Kevin’s first person account, and the other following Amber in third person. Rooted in the 20-teens through 2020s, the story is an all encompassing critique of modern society. Influencer culture, evil billionaires, and the overwhelming dread and doom about future society and sustainability that is the hallmark of left-leaning zillenials.
The book is funny, real and honest, sad, and sweet at times. It very easy to get into and easy to get lost in and devour half the book in one sitting. I do think the book could’ve been a little shorter, but I enjoyed my time spent with Kevin and Amber.
Moderate: Miscarriage, Death of parent, Cancer, and Death
Minor: Sexual assault
emmagee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Infidelity, Drug use, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual content, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Miscarriage
Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Abandonment
larcadip's review
3.0
Moderate: Death, Cancer, Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault
kmagers's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Miscarriage and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Fatphobia, Infidelity, Body shaming, and Cancer
heyitssones's review
- 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
Moderate: Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Infertility, and Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Cancer, Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, and Pregnancy
daisywilkes's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Child death, and Vomit