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tetrootz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Racism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Suicide
renn_the_reader's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Toxic relationship, Racism, and Toxic friendship
kateyoutka's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
I really enjoyed Sheets, but this follow-up is even better, though it is darker and more emotionally heavy than the first one.
The book continues on from the events of Sheets, placing more of a focus on Eliza, the daughter of the swim coach (who also appears to have about 15 different jobs, but that's another topic). Eliza and Marjorie are classmates, and Eliza's struggling with making friends as a middle schooler. She tries to befriend Marjorie, but Marjorie has befriended some of the popular girls at school, and Eliza's often the butt of their jokes -- causing Marjorie to feel self-conscious about hanging out with her. Eliza's parents don't listen to her and are largely paying more attention to Eliza's two sisters, saying that "Eliza's fine" -- but she isn't fine. She's depressed and at risk, and Marjorie (and of course their ghost friend, Wendell) is eventually the first to discover how much Eliza's really struggling.
The book shares some valuable messaging for teens about friendship, fitting in, kindness and asking for help. Once again, the graphics are beautiful, and the ghost element is thoughtful and at times hilarious.
Content warning: This book does deal with depression and suicidal thoughts fairly heavily, so be cautious before reading if those are topics you're sensitive to.
The book continues on from the events of Sheets, placing more of a focus on Eliza, the daughter of the swim coach (who also appears to have about 15 different jobs, but that's another topic). Eliza and Marjorie are classmates, and Eliza's struggling with making friends as a middle schooler. She tries to befriend Marjorie, but Marjorie has befriended some of the popular girls at school, and Eliza's often the butt of their jokes -- causing Marjorie to feel self-conscious about hanging out with her. Eliza's parents don't listen to her and are largely paying more attention to Eliza's two sisters, saying that "Eliza's fine" -- but she isn't fine. She's depressed and at risk, and Marjorie (and of course their ghost friend, Wendell) is eventually the first to discover how much Eliza's really struggling.
The book shares some valuable messaging for teens about friendship, fitting in, kindness and asking for help. Once again, the graphics are beautiful, and the ghost element is thoughtful and at times hilarious.
Content warning: This book does deal with depression and suicidal thoughts fairly heavily, so be cautious before reading if those are topics you're sensitive to.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Abandonment, Bullying, and Child death
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