Scan barcode
burnt_amber89's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? No
4.75
Loved, loved, loved this book ! The characters are adorable, I rooted for them all along. I loved how they all evolved in their own way, how their relationship developed, etc. The writing style is crystal clear and enjoyable. I loved the fact that the author lets us know (or think...) that they will both die at the end, but he manages to keep the suspense until the last minute. It kept me on my toes the whole time, wondering if and how things would unfold, hoping they would beat the prophecy.
The book also touches on the philosophical aspects of our personal relationship with death, it made me wonder how I would react to such news, if such a technology is desirable in our society, and what its implications might be, etc... Really enjoyable experience, I would highly recommend !
The only thing I regret is that it is a little to predictable and sometimes a little forced - I'm not talking about the ending but the relationships between the different secondary characters and their respective roles in the story.
The book also touches on the philosophical aspects of our personal relationship with death, it made me wonder how I would react to such news, if such a technology is desirable in our society, and what its implications might be, etc... Really enjoyable experience, I would highly recommend !
The only thing I regret is that it is a little to predictable and sometimes a little forced - I'm not talking about the ending but the relationships between the different secondary characters and their respective roles in the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Infidelity, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Blood
kenziewol's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
If you need a good cry this is the one. I honestly never planned on reading this book but the kindle daily deal made me do it and I’m glad. I really enjoyed this book and thought the plot was really intriguing and had me hooked. I also just loved the way the whole book takes place in the span of one day and just the way the story was formatted. I really liked the alternating perspectives and how you would also get perspectives from the side characters and their interconnected stories. I also just loved the main characters, like Mateo has my heart 🥺
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Violence, Car accident, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Gun violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gun violence
More...