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shewhoshallnotbenamed's review against another edition
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
2.75
Amazing book but disappointing conclusion. Wallace shouldn’t be forgiven that easily, and I hope it was emphasized how Eliza and her parents’ relationship is also largely affected because Eliza doesn’t reach out and is not willing to understand where her parents are coming from and become more open towards her parents. Also, I hoped she was shown to try and spend time and get to know her brothers more. She apologized to her friends but not to her brothers.
Edited to 2.75 because I just can’t stand that Wallace was so self centered and that he never really acknowledged Eliza’s very real problems that he dismissed because he apparently has it worse.
Edited to 2.75 because I just can’t stand that Wallace was so self centered and that he never really acknowledged Eliza’s very real problems that he dismissed because he apparently has it worse.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
_mariah_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death of parent, Car accident, Bullying, and Suicide
shahdhazem's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
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
3.5
This was such an easy quick read for me I got in literally knowing nothing at all so I was expecting more action and fantasy you know but it was just a normal contemporary it was fun to read tho and I loved the idea that they both were these really famous people online but in real life they're just desperate teens. I think the author managed the topics of suicide and anxiety really well but what made me lower the rating is that I couldn't feel for the characters I really don't know how to explain it but I couldn't sympathise with Eliza or Wallace or even swoon for the romance I don't know if this is a problem with the writing or the characters themselves I have no idea. I'm not "not recommending" it I guess it's a decent book and I understand why people would love it but it's certainly not the best for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
kaitlinlovesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
The content relating to suicide appears rather suddenly in the book, then reappears later just as suddenly. It is not handled perfectly, but I do appreciate that the young people affected by the events are shown attending therapy later on.liz_241's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Cursing, Car accident, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying
hannah_taylorsversion's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Ow.
16+
16+
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
trippalli's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Welp, if you want a good hard cry and an upbeat conclusion, this is it. I haven't cried so hard listening to a book on tape. Well. Ever. Maybe it was my mood this weekend but this story really got under my skin.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
bobbiejowoo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
This book was easy to read, and I liked the characters- mostly. I had a ton of trouble keeping up with the bits from her comic, and ended up just skipping those- which I’m sure means I missed out on some parallels, but that’s okay.
The real problem for me comes in with the way that the mental health issues and character conflicts are concerned. I did NOT like the relationship between Eliza and her parents. Though, I understand that some child/parent relationships are just like this.
The biggest one though, is when Wallace puts all that stress/guilt/pressure on Eliza. Not so much that that happened, because people sometimes don’t realize the burden they are putting on people.
But the fact that even after going to therapy Eliza NEVER confronts Wallace about this. It is never her responsibility to take care of him. It’s not her responsibility to “just finish” so HE can have a book deal and pay for college and have an easier life.
I’m big mad she didn’t stand up to him about this and address the situation.
However that all being said. I did enjoy this book. It’s worth a read for sure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: Death of parent
rotuna's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
sneezy_5000's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Panic attacks/disorders