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jessjessjess89's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I didn't particularly love the characterizations of ADHD and anxiety in the story. There was a lot of focus on feeling flawed because of the disorders. Which is understandable but also frustrating.
There's also a main plot point that is used to characterize Theo as "dangerous" for Paige and it was so annoying because it so obviously wasn't intentional at all. So I found it difficult to buy into the drama around them feeling like they shouldn't be together.
I also found the plot a little bit lackluster, and the wrap-up was really fast.
Still, I did like Theo and Paige, and it's nice to see somewhat realistic representations of mental illness in young adult fiction.
There's also a main plot point that is used to characterize Theo as "dangerous" for Paige and it was so annoying because it so obviously wasn't intentional at all. So I found it difficult to buy into the drama around them feeling like they shouldn't be together.
I also found the plot a little bit lackluster, and the wrap-up was really fast.
Still, I did like Theo and Paige, and it's nice to see somewhat realistic representations of mental illness in young adult fiction.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Suicide
maxdmillian's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, and Blood
julitheweirdo's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I don’t have any of the mental disabilities mentioned in the book so don’t take my word entirely for this review
uhmmm
the first part was good and then it went downhill towards the end and it’s mostly cause of Paige, kind of thought she got annoying towards the end
Also I definitely feel like the book was sort of rushed at the end? As if the author was running out of space and time to finish and they just left it off as it was cause I felt as if it were missing a true ending yk?
uhmmm
the first part was good and then it went downhill towards the end and it’s mostly cause of Paige, kind of thought she got annoying towards the end
Also I definitely feel like the book was sort of rushed at the end? As if the author was running out of space and time to finish and they just left it off as it was cause I felt as if it were missing a true ending yk?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Blood
stories's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Body horror, Drug use, Suicide, Car accident, and Death of parent
tinstae's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Drug use, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis