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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.5
Absolutely adored getting to know Pen and I felt so connected with her throughout the story. I enjoyed the different POVs thrown in throughout the book. One of my favorite themes was having so many mothers and daughters explaining their views of motherhood and what it means to be a mother.
My only criticism is that the character development, themes of friendship and love, and familial drama is explored so well for 75% of the book and the last bit feels a bit rushed - I wanted to know more about people like Anna and Margot but this was a story about the younger generation so I understand the authors choice here.
Absolutely adored getting to know Pen and I felt so connected with her throughout the story. I enjoyed the different POVs thrown in throughout the book. One of my favorite themes was having so many mothers and daughters explaining their views of motherhood and what it means to be a mother.
My only criticism is that the character development, themes of friendship and love, and familial drama is explored so well for 75% of the book and the last bit feels a bit rushed - I wanted to know more about people like Anna and Margot but this was a story about the younger generation so I understand the authors choice here.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Read for the aesthetic/what was sold to me on the back cover; fiercely let down. Claiming this was a story about “finding ourselves, falling in love, a celebration of female friendship, and an exploration of the many ways women can become mothers in this world” is misleading and unfulfilling, sadly. I wanted to love it so bad and share it with my best friend (we feel Pen/Alice coded) but I can’t :/ It was just so not impactful.
I will say though!- Knight’s prose is stunning to read. I love when authors can make a mundane activity or action sound so romantic. I don’t take Knight’s prose for granted!! I just wish the story matched the quality of the writing.
I will say though!- Knight’s prose is stunning to read. I love when authors can make a mundane activity or action sound so romantic. I don’t take Knight’s prose for granted!! I just wish the story matched the quality of the writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Stalking, Abandonment
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
it was like fine, it felt like all the characters were completely forgotten about when they weren’t actively involved