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hungrybookah0lics's review
1.0
I did not like this book, it was drawn out, exasperatingly slow with characters that seemed dull to me. Long-winded descriptions and numerous fillers made this book unbearable. Finished as I do not DNF but wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
ylvasorli's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I don't want to say too much about this book, but it was a fun read. And also a bit depressing. It talks about death and grief a lot. And also LGBTQ+, as the main character is gay.
I don't want to say too much about this book, but it was a fun read. And also a bit depressing. It talks about death and grief a lot. And also LGBTQ+, as the main character is gay.
ribeccy's review
5.0
*Spoilers: nothing too blatant but if you like to be completely surprised by all aspects of a book, then it might be best to just skip this review*
One of my favorite YA novels I’ve read. None of the emotions in this book feel like they’ve been watered-down for the younger audience and I feel like the book was incredibly honest because of that. While the ending wasn’t quite as satisfactory as I’d hoped, it fit so perfectly with the story the author was telling. There aren’t always precise answers or conclusions in your life and this novel handled that concept, as well as the concept of death and loss, very well.
Bonus points for the two poems in the back of my paperback copy. Savannah Brown is a talented writer for sure, I genuinely can’t believe this is only her first novel! So excited to read her next and the next and hopefully the next after that.
One of my favorite YA novels I’ve read. None of the emotions in this book feel like they’ve been watered-down for the younger audience and I feel like the book was incredibly honest because of that. While the ending wasn’t quite as satisfactory as I’d hoped, it fit so perfectly with the story the author was telling. There aren’t always precise answers or conclusions in your life and this novel handled that concept, as well as the concept of death and loss, very well.
Bonus points for the two poems in the back of my paperback copy. Savannah Brown is a talented writer for sure, I genuinely can’t believe this is only her first novel! So excited to read her next and the next and hopefully the next after that.
savreads28's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Cursing, Medical trauma, Blood, Death, Violence, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Bullying, Outing, Hate crime, Lesbophobia, Murder, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
sienna727's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
the_fae_queen's review
5.0
Love. Recommended. Heavy. Raw. Real. Exactly what I needed in the midst of my own existential crisis.
oh_renard_lit's review
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Reading this book is a real chore, between its main character acting like she is the only sad person that exists (and too close for comfort to the "not like other girls" trope), its slow plot not going anywhere and not following the premises of the book, its 1-dimensional cardboard characters and its finale suddenly bringing a plethora of new themes out of the blue...
I listened to the narrated version by the author herself, which I believe is the *worst* way I could have read this book. Her tone only makes the story even more wearing.
Still, I guess there are some nice points made from time to time and the book must be better without the voice narrator.
I listened to the narrated version by the author herself, which I believe is the *worst* way I could have read this book. Her tone only makes the story even more wearing.
Still, I guess there are some nice points made from time to time and the book must be better without the voice narrator.
nataliem_98's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This isn't the book I thought it would be, I thought it was going to be much more of a thriller who dunnit, and as such the actual who dunnit was largely predictable and not much of a surprise. However, this is such a lovely book following a young girl attempting to navigate her recent grief and trying to come to terms with her sexuality. And was very clearly written by a poet (not a bad thing)
Would recommend!
Would recommend!