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candearangotobon'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
4.75
Moderate: Dysphoria, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Death, Child death, and Homophobia
Minor: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
betweentheshelves'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
I will say, the emotional aspect of this book was well done. You can almost feel the emotions through the page. However, as someone who reads for character, there weren't a lot of likable characters in this book, overall.
Anyway, those are my rambly thoughts about this book. Overall, I think it's well written and hits emotional notes that feel raw and realistic. I'm just not sure it's a book I could read again.
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Self harm
Moderate: Car accident, Toxic relationship, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Transphobia and Vomit
paintedpebble'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: Death, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Self harm and Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
xoodlebooks'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
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Self harm, Death, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Transphobia and Cursing
zucchinispades'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
4.25
Graphic: Self harm, Car accident, Death, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Transphobia
Minor: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
crackedspines_'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
STRUCTURE: I really liked the dual, sorta-non-linear timeline. It made a lot of sense for this story.
THEME: This book explored a lot of complicated, emotional themes. It was a very authentic representation of grief, loneliness, and family.
WRITING: Mason Deaver’s writing was striking. They put so many elusive feelings into words so perfectly.
CHARACTERS: The characters were dimensional and unique and real - Marcus and Ethan both had many layers, as did Vanessa and Joel, but in a very different way. The characters had full, satisfying arcs and all felt like their own individual people. I especially enjoyed the raw, honest portrayal of Liam’s grief. He was not always a likable character in the most strict sense; he fucked up sometimes. But I liked them more for it. It felt REAL, to show them reacting that way to the loss of their brother.
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Toxic relationship
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