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wytherwytch's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
begbiecat's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
katietherapist's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rhian89's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Thoughtful and complex story which had me hooked from the first chapter.
nikkiuk's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
kaymacreader's review
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Dementia, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Self harm, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
marie_portou's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
ashleighlafford's review
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
annabanana1013's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I gave this book 3.75 stars! It was my first time reading something with this vibe, and honestly, it was a bit confusing at first. I struggled to get into it and even thought about giving up. But as I kept going, I started to enjoy it more. The story was unexpected and different, which kept things interesting. I liked following the life of this family as their stories unfolded in the house—the good times, the bad times, and even the sadder moments. That said, some characters really annoyed me. Anna and Louie, in particular, drove me crazy with their actions, and Arthur, Grayson, and Ella didn’t always win me over either. Thankfully, Maggie’s character was a standout—what a woman! The last 50% of the book was much better than the first half, and I’m glad I stuck it out to the end. The conclusion was satisfying, and Cassie’s writing style grew on me as I read. It wasn’t perfect, but I’m glad I gave it a shot. I’m definitely curious to see what Cassie writes next!