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bybookandbone's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed The Island. I loved that none of the characters were good people, because they're teenagers and imperfect (the adults at the school perpetuate the worst parts of their personalities). I also really appreciated that the MC was bullied but also not a good person off the bat. Link has very much a 'nice guy' outlook and other toxic thoughts due to years of bullying.
This book is very much his journey of learning to move past the abuse and letting go of his entitlement too.
I will say that the final chapter and epilogue really let the book down. Link's parents are garbage and the epilogue just made me roll my eyes.
This book is very much his journey of learning to move past the abuse and letting go of his entitlement too.
I will say that the final chapter and epilogue really let the book down. Link's parents are garbage and the epilogue just made me roll my eyes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexism
Moderate: Drug abuse and Homophobia
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Suicide attempt
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