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sisters26'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? It's complicated
4.0
it also deals with mental health issues and navigating friendship as a teenager.
my first book with nonbinary rep, it helped me learn more about it and realised things about myself. ♡
Graphic: Car accident, Self harm, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Dysphoria, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Toxic friendship
nath_py's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Self harm and Child death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Death, and Toxic friendship
olivier_d_ace'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
4.75
Ame a Lee, conecte harto con elle y sus emociones, a ratos me metí tanto en su mente que cuando le llamaban la atención por decir algo malo, un par de veces me costó un tantito conectarme con toda la situación y no sólo lo que Lee esta sintiendo. También me encantó Marcus y me quedé con unas ganas enormes de leerlo alguna vez. Ademas, las interacciones entre estos personajes fueron definitivamente las que más me gustaron de todo el libro.
Tengo mucho que comentar a lujo de detalle en el bookclub así que aquí queda.
Por último decir que me gusto más este libro que el primer libro de le autore, y compraré el siguiente con muchas esperanzas de que me guste tanto o más que este.
Graphic: Self harm
someonelikeblue's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Car accident, Cursing, Blood, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Transphobia
alastorthewerewolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Self harm and Child death
emmakayy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Self harm and Suicidal thoughts
buttermellow'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Grief and Child death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Minor: Transphobia
ocean's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Car accident, Child death, and Death
Minor: Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Transphobia
kazuchuu'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
4.0
This is the home of the ghosts we keep.”
It’s difficult to attach a rating to this book, largely because of how personal and raw it is. I’d encourage everyone to read it, regardless of the number of stars given, because this is a story about grief. It’s ugly, it’s messy, it’s disorientating—because that’s just how grief is.
Deaver says that Liam is “a pain in the ass”, and I found myself agreeing. They tend to lash out a lot, sometimes verbally-cornering characters to get what they want, but just because it’s true doesn’t mean it’s unrealistic, and I think that’s what Deaver meant. No one is at their best when grieving; it can bring out the worst in people. In can bring out the worst in others around them too (Joel…Vanessa…what the fuck?), and that’s precisely why I think it’s an important book.
This is grief, unfiltered, and told in the words of a struggling 16-year-old who only wants things to go back to normal. It’s a lot for a kid. It’s a lot for Marcus as well, especially as the readers grow to realize the true magnitude of what he’s lost. I found myself sometimes wishing we had a few chapters in his POV, but told through Liam’s eyes, Marcus’ grief is no less impactful. It’s heart-wrenching to read about.
All in all, this is a book that will devastate you, really. Also, please be mindful of the trigger warnings if you decide to pick it up.
Graphic: Self harm
lakepilarmanapouri'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
4.25
Moderate: Self harm, Mental illness, and Death