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faif's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kiki_chaser's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This book wrecked me in the best possible way.
katieprime's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
booksofastoria's review
4.0
You spend nearly this entire book wanting to know more just like Avery does and and at the end I really think you still come out with questions about it. You will love characters at points and then hate them a few chapters later and eventually round back to liking them again. It's complex as shit that way. I think the one character I did like the entire way through was Mama Letty, that woman was a crabby ass old lady with ruined dreams and a nightmare filled past who kinda hated when someone so much as BREATHED on her but she's kinda charming Imfao. Watching hers and Avery's relationship grow through the book was one of my favorite things and the ending left me a little devastated ngl. Like I had a feeling it would be but I didn't expect it to hurt as bad as it did.
I liked that there was chapters that were like snippets of the past to help tell the story from different random characters, it was a super cool way to push the story forward. I especially loved the one at the end because it told us a little of what happened to Bardell and some characters after the story and I like to know little things like that even if they add literally nothing to the story itself. It's weird to me to read a 300 page book and meet these characters and then not know what happens to them at the end? Idk little things here and I appreciate them. I wasn't expecting one of the twists that happened though like theres a few mysteries in this book but I wasn't expecting an answer to that specific one and it was shocking ngl. Very vague I know but I cant say a lot about it without spoiling it? You just have to read and figure out what I mean here lol. I think ill be picking up Jas Hammonds next book honestly, I already liked the cover but Im glad I read this first to get a taste for their writing style n such. Also because i've heard many good things about this one since it came out.
I liked that there was chapters that were like snippets of the past to help tell the story from different random characters, it was a super cool way to push the story forward. I especially loved the one at the end because it told us a little of what happened to Bardell and some characters after the story and I like to know little things like that even if they add literally nothing to the story itself. It's weird to me to read a 300 page book and meet these characters and then not know what happens to them at the end? Idk little things here and I appreciate them. I wasn't expecting one of the twists that happened though like theres a few mysteries in this book but I wasn't expecting an answer to that specific one and it was shocking ngl. Very vague I know but I cant say a lot about it without spoiling it? You just have to read and figure out what I mean here lol. I think ill be picking up Jas Hammonds next book honestly, I already liked the cover but Im glad I read this first to get a taste for their writing style n such. Also because i've heard many good things about this one since it came out.
evoorde's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Murder and Emotional abuse
Minor: Homophobia
lrosenzweig23's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
k8lynnburk's review
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
paulachap's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
cupitonians's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What a powerhouse of a book discussing everything from race, sexuality, intergenerational trauma, queer safe spaces and friendship and so much more. It never once shied away from a difficult topic or discussion. Immediately put on favourites list. Brb, crying!