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saschabookishowl's review against another edition
3.0
The more I think about it, the more I'm actually disappointed with this book. It's not bad, I enjoyed myself while reading it. I just expected...more? I don't think I really connected to the characters and some dialogue and actions seemed unbelievable/unreal to me. Maybe it would have been better if this was a longer novel, so that you can really see the characters change and bond in a more believable way. I should remark that I'm not really a fan of contemporary novels. My main motivation was to read about a character with agoraphobia but I'm not sure whether it was portrayed well in this novel. .
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It was also too much of a happy ending for me. I was sort of hoping that Solomon wouldn't forgive Lisafuzzyhead's review against another edition
5.0
Won this playing trivia at Book Con NYC. I'm glad I did, otherwise it probably would've passed me by. Loved it!
lukieslibrary's review against another edition
emotional
sad
3.0
This was….fine? As a psychology major, one of my biggest icks about mental health related fiction books is that it’s either a “love cures” or “they can be fixed”. And while I understand this book did not end with either, it did start with a girl believing she had the right to someone’s mental health story, without their permission, for her own personal gain. Maybe I’m being a little picky, a little judgmental but again, personal ick.
However, the author’s portrayal of Solomon was beautiful. The agoraphobia was written wonderfully, the way she writes about the mental illness was very nice but the other characters were not likable to me.
However, the author’s portrayal of Solomon was beautiful. The agoraphobia was written wonderfully, the way she writes about the mental illness was very nice but the other characters were not likable to me.
kimberleyjay's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
thebrainlair's review against another edition
5.0
Pair this one with the [b:The Memory of Light|25665016|The Memory of Light|Francisco X. Stork|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1435706701s/25665016.jpg|45487922]. Start a conversation on mental health issues and teen services. Or the lack thereof.
thebrainlair's review against another edition
Pair this one with the [b:The Memory of Light|25665016|The Memory of Light|Francisco X. Stork|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1435706701s/25665016.jpg|45487922]. Start a conversation on mental health issues and teen services. Or the lack thereof.
danielhachbold's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Toxic friendship, and Panic attacks/disorders
chellyloveesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
One of the best friendship story I've read in a long time. Whaley has a remarkable way of creating dialogue that makes you feel like you've been a part of this friendship forever.
A story about friendship, love, and dealing with the scariest parts of the world head on, but somehow finding peace.
A story about friendship, love, and dealing with the scariest parts of the world head on, but somehow finding peace.