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sparksofkell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Drug use, Racism, and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence and Infidelity
ellacat11's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Child abuse
Moderate: Bullying, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
Minor: Car accident
Descriptions of abuse within foster homes, issues with foster system, cycles of violence, extreme child abuse, violent attackghostly_monstera's review against another edition
4.25
This book has substance.
I went in doubtful. I thought a book of letters would be a story with hard pacing and fractured thoughts, but this story was so well done. The letters let you feel like you were right next to Sam during the whole journey--in a way I'm not sure another style could have obtained.
Beware, it's an emotional one. The real struggles of life are found between these pages. There are more downs than ups, but as Sam shows us, it is all about the power you give to each situation and moment that will determine how you move forward in the world.
Kyle was a real MVP of Sam's story. The connection they had was heartwarming, authentic, and full of the complex nature of being human.
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Emotional abuse