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meiling07's review
- 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: Grief, Death, and Car accident
Moderate: Racism and Bullying
mjones14's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Honestly, I wanted to rate this book a lot lower. Like maybe 2.25. I did not vibe with Julie and the other characters weren't fleshed out enough. It also gives Wattpad-era. However the end of the book did make my heart hurt a lot (even tho I'd accidentally read a spoiler).
So yeah. Is it worth reading? I'm still not sure. But the answer is probably not unless you want to feel anger at the quality of writing until sadness at the end of the book.
Graphic: Car accident, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Racism and Bullying
bookswithadri's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Cultural appropriation, Bullying, Car accident, Cursing, Death, and Grief
slpysnek's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Racism and Death
Minor: Bullying
this_is_lee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Racism
ilovedeftones's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Minor: Death and Bullying
lish_e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Car accident, Bullying, and Racism
katsbookedout's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
That aside, I loved Dustin Thao’s writing style. All the flashbacks and memories were seamlessly interwoven, and I felt like I could see it all playing out in my head like a movie. There were some moments and pieces of dialogue that I found to be slightly cliche and cheesy but overall this was a solid book. Extra points for it making me cry for the last 4 pages.
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Bullying
Minor: Car accident
luananki's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
i enjoyed the characters and the whole concept was interesting to be a part of but i really hated how the topic of grief was handled. it was also difficult for me to relate to any of the characters.
i guess i expected to get more emotional. i shed a tear or two at the last few chapters but all in all i don’t really get the hype but it might just not be the book for me
Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Child death, Grief, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Alcohol, Violence, Xenophobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Toxic friendship, and Mental illness
ishouldbereading's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Unfortunately, I'm not good with feelings, so a low rating for me.
Graphic: Death and Grief
Minor: Racism, Car accident, and Bullying