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elizkacz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Grief, Classism, Infidelity, Alcohol, Car accident, Racism, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, and Racial slurs
Minor: Self harm, Suicide attempt, Confinement, and Cultural appropriation
elkiebear'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
3.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Addiction, Drug use, and Death
Moderate: Car accident, Cursing, and Mental illness
ashleysager'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: Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Drug use, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
tiffanykhyla's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Drug use and Infidelity
Minor: Self harm
catsandbookspluspup's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death and Animal death
lilybear3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
The story is truly Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl in the best way. While this is a longer book than I normally read, I was interested the whole time and was captivated by what would happen next. It's the kind of fluffy romance that I love, full of over-the-top romance. There's Drama with a capital D! I love that we follow a large cast of characters with their own love stories and how they intertwine with one another. There are many pop culture references and has all the things young adults are dealing with (even if most aren't super rich). There are lots of CW/TWs so be sure to look at those! The bulk of them are related to alcohol, drugs, and sex.
I have a print copy and my version has discussion questions in the back! How fun! One of the first questions in the back of the print version is about how race plays a part in the book. I must have missed it, because I only knew Anna K's family was Korean. It was mentioned about halfway through that Dustin is Black and adopted. I presume the rest of the characters are white but I'm not sure. It think there are conversations that could be had speculating. But I think the book could've explored this question further and overtly.
I definitely recommend this book if you want a rich people drama-filled story. But there's also wholesome romance! It's over-the-top at times, but that's what I love.
Thoughts on certain parts of the book, a.k.a. many spoilers:
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Drug use, Alcohol, Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Death, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Rape, Vomit, Eating disorder, Self harm, Classism, and Abortion
kimveach'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
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Self harm, Alcoholism, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Addiction, Classism, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Medical content, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, and Grief
mari_library's review against another edition
Plus the amount of unchecked sexism and racism is getting to me.
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Drug use, Drug abuse, Body shaming, Classism, and Animal death
ktripp'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
4.0
Graphic: Drug use and Suicidal thoughts
trishmarie17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Car accident, Death, Drug use, and Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders