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leahthenerd's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
TL;DR- very tumblr
this felt poorly written, slow paced, and with emphasis on sections that could have been half as long while other sections needed so much more for me to care about it. the first third of the book is telling you two characters are flawed but in love, without really showing it. i was uninvested, so everything that followed was just an uphill slog. was really hoping for something here but it was just too earnest in a way that real conversations just aren't. too on the nose at points and too cliche at others. there were tiny moments of hope, but overall this needed better editing, better writing, better plot and better character development. also killing off your main character halfway through? having alcoholism and child abuse and cancer and parental abandonment all wedged in to one story? very fanfic
this felt poorly written, slow paced, and with emphasis on sections that could have been half as long while other sections needed so much more for me to care about it. the first third of the book is telling you two characters are flawed but in love, without really showing it. i was uninvested, so everything that followed was just an uphill slog. was really hoping for something here but it was just too earnest in a way that real conversations just aren't. too on the nose at points and too cliche at others. there were tiny moments of hope, but overall this needed better editing, better writing, better plot and better character development. also
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, Grief, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
konyino's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Honestly, one of the most beautiful books i’ve ever read. the writing in this is so poetic and beautiful, it almost made me cry 🥺💗. it took me longer than i expected, mainly because the book is quite sad 😭. it’s a heart-wrenching and beautiful story not just about romantic love but family love and self-love. so i will say, if you like fluffy romance, this is not the one for you 😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Abandonment
aaronjdilkes's review
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Death, Addiction, Grief, and Death of parent
nialiversuch's review
emotional
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death, and Medical content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Rape
Minor: Vomit and Sexual content
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