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lulyslibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is my first time reading Leesa Cross-Smith's writing and the way she is able to create an atmosphere is astounding. Truly it felt as though you were being wrapped in a warm cozy blanket the entire time. Leesa was able to also give both Tallie and Emmett their own distinct voices which can be difficult to accomplish with a dual perspective novel.
Tallie as a character reminds me so much of myself. She is such a well-intentioned, inviting individual who can help others easily but struggles to help herself. Emmett was a difficult character to really warm up to but I feel as though that was intentionally done by the author to create the imagery of an individual who is closed off and lost in depression. The most unbelievable part of this novel is how Tallie just invites a complete, possibly dangerous, individual to stay in her home. However, I recognize that while some literary fiction is meant to be very realistic I feel as though the author creates this bubble of curiosity for readers that asks "but what if this did happen?". The ending had me completely frustrated in the best way! I craved and still do crave more from Tallie and Emmett's story.
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
Minor: Infertility
amazinggrace1455's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Mental illness
Moderate: Infertility and Infidelity
remie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Infertility
raisareads_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Suicide and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, and Drug use
The author handles this content sensitively, and pretty much none of the content warnings listed above happen in real time. Nearly all of them are flashbacks. The content warning is serious only because of the reflective nature of the book; the events will make you reflect on them and that could prove harmful for some folks.ekopaskie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Infertility, Child death, Mental illness, and Infidelity
just_one_more_paige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
readingwithjaybird's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Grief
Minor: Racism, Mental illness, and Infertility
georgiajala's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
I also couldn’t get past the fact that Tallie’s character just felt so cheesy and unrealistic. She’s described as an “empath” and just overly trusting because she can read people’s energy??
My expectations for this book were low to begin with just going off the cover but I was hoping for something fun and easy to read. This story just felt very bizarre and had characters that didn’t feel real to me at all.
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
caitlyn_baldwin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor: Child death, Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
garrisonabbey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Mental illness
Moderate: Child death