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carnimdream's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? No
4.5
_jessica_08_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ang_elica's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
slow-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
3.5
jocelyn73c's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
swaggieob's review against another edition
2.75
there are so many groomers in this book it’s quite literally insane
caitlinrose923's review against another edition
3.0
I’m not sure where to start so just diving right in here…
The pacing of this book was so odd that I feel like I must start there. From one chapter to the next, it could be the same minute of the story or you could skip ahead a few months or even, in one case, three years.
I also found the flowery language to be a bit much at times, as the narrator (Caithleen) remained quite childish in her descriptions of her surroundings and emotions, despite the transition from a young middle schooler to an 18-year-old young woman. She also called almost every side character ugly, fat, stupid, or a combination of the three. Perhaps that’s simply a sign of the times or culture, or perhaps the narrator (or the author…) is just a little mean.
I won’t spoil the ending, but I found it to be… not an ending. It felt like the end of a chapter rather than the story as a whole. Nothing was resolved, really, and I was left feeling like someone pulled the rug out from under me.
I’ll read the remainder of the trilogy in good faith and hopes that things are wrapped up more nicely.
The pacing of this book was so odd that I feel like I must start there. From one chapter to the next, it could be the same minute of the story or you could skip ahead a few months or even, in one case, three years.
I also found the flowery language to be a bit much at times, as the narrator (Caithleen) remained quite childish in her descriptions of her surroundings and emotions, despite the transition from a young middle schooler to an 18-year-old young woman. She also called almost every side character ugly, fat, stupid, or a combination of the three. Perhaps that’s simply a sign of the times or culture, or perhaps the narrator (or the author…) is just a little mean.
I won’t spoil the ending, but I found it to be… not an ending. It felt like the end of a chapter rather than the story as a whole. Nothing was resolved, really, and I was left feeling like someone pulled the rug out from under me.
I’ll read the remainder of the trilogy in good faith and hopes that things are wrapped up more nicely.
desiredisasters's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
caroline_norrish's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Violence, and Abortion
Minor: Death of parent
ren_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
sad
fast-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? No
3.25