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copiani's review
- 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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, and Infidelity
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Misogyny
Minor: Sexual content
124smilehd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The characters gave me mixed emotions. It was interesting to see that most of the "antagonists" in this book are the older generation who put money and inheritance above all else. With each generation above the last leaning more toward the importance of money. While the younger generation, specifically Nick but others like Astrid, seem to be ignoring the importance of money and put love first. which I think reflects the real-life generational divides we all experience with our older family members as we navigate a changing world. of course, there were a few that care, but even then it seemed to be more of a push from their families rather than true ambitions.
All the characters are flawed, complex, or at the very least had blind spots that make them interesting. which was great to see with such a large cast. Characters that I thought were just for exposition ended up being vital to the story and the characters' progression. So many ended up being two-faced which made it hard to guess who was actually on Rachel's side and who wasn't. It was a guessing game until the end. I am very much looking forward to reading the sequel and seeing how things progress.
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Xenophobia
parasolcrafter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Infidelity, Racism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Classism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Abandonment, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
gardenroses23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying and Xenophobia
krdavis02's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Mental illness
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Xenophobia, Sexism, Racism, Misogyny, Bullying, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Blood and Cursing
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
xx_coco's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Racial slurs, Infidelity, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse
inferiorwit's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Body shaming, Xenophobia, and Infidelity
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse