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trix21's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Toxic relationship
ireedalot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Mass/school shootings and Gun violence
calliecachat's review
- 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
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Gun violence
quoththeraven97's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Mass/school shootings, Bullying, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Classism, and Domestic abuse
starla_anne's review
4.5
Graphic: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence
crum_93's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Gun violence
lindseythelibrarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Gun violence and Mass/school shootings
literarystrawberry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
That said, I do wonder about how kids who /are/ in similar situations to Zoey might take this book. It's tough, because on one hand, from a narrative standpoint, you want the main character to take charge and play an active role in moving the story forward, so it makes sense for Zoey to be the main one to "save the day" by the end. But I wonder if it might make some readers feel like they should also be responsible for, say, convincing their mom that her boyfriend is abusive, and then finding a solution to get the family out and keep everyone safe. I know it's a story, so it doesn't have to be perfectly realistic, but I do just wish there was an author's note or something at the end giving resources, or at least some kind of reassurance that it should never actually be the child's responsibility to fix things like that, and if you try to and fail it isn't your fault. I don't know. Maybe this book is meant more for kids who /aren't/ in those situations, so they can build empathy and understanding for those who are.
Also... Tbh, I didn't really buy
But yeah, overall I did enjoy it, and the audiobook narrator did a good job. I'm glad I randomly found it available on Libby.
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Gun violence
shaunashares's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Gun violence
mkbuehen's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Gaslighting
Minor: Gun violence, Drug abuse, and Mass/school shootings