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usopppxx's review
4.0
I related to Mallory's struggles a lot, brilliant book. I didn't give it 5 stars only because I felt Rider was a bit of a let down near the end.
I was a little frustrated with his character and felt he probably needed professional help, something Mallory got but he didn't even get a glimpse of. He definitely has some underlying trauma from his childhood and had never gotten a proper chance to deal with it. Apart from that, this book hit me very hard in respects to Mallory trying to accept her past etc.
However, even though this book has its faults and some people have massive issues with it, every time I think about this story it warms my heart.
Definitely would recommend.
I was a little frustrated with his character and felt he probably needed professional help, something Mallory got but he didn't even get a glimpse of. He definitely has some underlying trauma from his childhood and had never gotten a proper chance to deal with it. Apart from that, this book hit me very hard in respects to Mallory trying to accept her past etc.
However, even though this book has its faults and some people have massive issues with it, every time I think about this story it warms my heart.
Definitely would recommend.
luiseee_bln's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chiraz030202004_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
andreakvegh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sydbrazealel's review against another edition
2.0
First why were there so many side quests? Why was there so many different plots playing out? Second, I wish everything would have gotten deeper. Like really dive deeper into their childhood and relationship. Instead of having all the side action. But I think bc it’s YA, it just isn’t for me. I also believe 15/16 year old me would have ate this story up. But it feel flat for me.
caitlinxreads's review against another edition
5.0
This book was pretty amazing.
Cons:
1) Yes, as others pointed out the ... every 5 seconds got annoying, but I just skipped over them and acted like she talked quickly.
2) Also, there were certain sentences literally written pages away from each other that mean the same thing. Example: Rosa struggled when she lost a patient. That was explained more times than necessary.
Pros:
1) Sooooo many emotions! Oh my god! There were so many cringey (in the best way) moments! I'm not sure if anyone will know what that means, but basically things that were so typical high school or too perfect, or just awkward, but in the best way. I love books like this!!!
2) The characters were pretty amazing. Mallory was a frustrating, but still likeable. Rider was every typical high school girls dream lol. Jayden... ugh, I just really loved that guy.
3) This book didn't gloss over difficult topics, but it still had a lot of funny moments. It was a good mix of the best things in life and the worst.
4) I read the last 250ish pages in a few hours.
5) Her speech. Enough said.
Cons:
1) Yes, as others pointed out the ... every 5 seconds got annoying, but I just skipped over them and acted like she talked quickly.
2) Also, there were certain sentences literally written pages away from each other that mean the same thing. Example: Rosa struggled when she lost a patient. That was explained more times than necessary.
Pros:
1) Sooooo many emotions! Oh my god! There were so many cringey (in the best way) moments! I'm not sure if anyone will know what that means, but basically things that were so typical high school or too perfect, or just awkward, but in the best way. I love books like this!!!
2) The characters were pretty amazing. Mallory was a frustrating, but still likeable. Rider was every typical high school girls dream lol. Jayden... ugh, I just really loved that guy.
3) This book didn't gloss over difficult topics, but it still had a lot of funny moments. It was a good mix of the best things in life and the worst.
4) I read the last 250ish pages in a few hours.
5) Her speech. Enough said.
aj5130's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0