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bookishperseus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Grief, Child death, Mental illness, Death, and Abandonment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Rape, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Grief, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
sjknova's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Abandonment
jodierose14'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, and Pedophilia
clawclawclaw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse and Pedophilia
Moderate: Child death and Abandonment
rachelcotter1'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Death, and Child death
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship
anniereads221's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Car accident, Child abuse, Violence, Vomit, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Grief, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Death
salemwitchtrials's review
- 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
2.0
As a child of divorce with a habit of daydreaming, I was incredibly excited to pick this one up simply because at a younger age, I fantasized about falling in love with some random boy while jumping between parents. To struggle with a broken home during your formative teen years leaves you with scars, that which we see very clearly shown through Jolene. I connected strongly with both her and Adam, knowing how difficult it can be to come of age while trying/yearning for a happy family. Though I know that a teenaged Salem would easily rate this book five stars, it felt a bit off at certain points. The pacing went from agonizingly slow to all of a sudden so much happening at once. At times, the dialogue between Jo and Adam didn't feel like a couple of fifteen year olds. While understanding the plot point of an older gentleman taking advantage of Jo's vulnerability and lack of true paternal figures, I felt as though Guy's whole thing was extra. I mean, Adam and Jeremy going over and beating up this thirty y/o man as if Adam hadn't been this shy thing for half of the book was so weird! Had it been left out, I think I would have been left satisfied with a sweet story about these two teens struggling in their own way and coming together while healing. For 85% of the story, I was convinced their tale would end when Adam's parents got back together. Thoroughly surprised when that wasn't the case! I would have enjoyed a bit more on the legalities with Jo convincing her parents of giving her exactly what she wanted (i.e. the Lexus, film school, etc.) and maybe even a bit more into either her and Shelly or giving her parents a piece of her mind. I can't say I didn't enjoy this book but I do think it could have been better.
Graphic: Pedophilia and Sexual assault
Minor: Death
dekay's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Violence, Abandonment, and Death
Minor: Emotional abuse
jmas's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault and Pedophilia
ruby_tuesday's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
Graphic: Sexual assault and Pedophilia
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Abandonment and Death