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perlastars's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
I would have rated this higher because I love the education and perspective it delivers. However, I was not a fan of the ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Self harm, Suicide, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, and Bullying
chelebrity91's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Excellent story and very informational. It really encapsulates this persons experience.
fawning_over_books's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
melindakiernan's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
danajoy's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Domestic abuse, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Transphobia
mrs_sunflower9's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
- 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
brizy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
blondierocket's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for sharing this beautiful story with me. I've always been a fan of Jodi Picoult books and if you've ready any others, you know their tales tug at your heartstrings and usually we end up shedding a few tears. This book is no different and very much worth the read.
It's hard to give you a synopsis of this book without giving away too many details but in general it is the story of young love, dark secrets, hidden pasts, regaining trust, death, and life. I did not expect some of the twists that came from the character's journey.
Told from dual perspectives through two different timelines, we learn the truth behind Lily, a high school student in love with a boy, and the story of Olivia, the mother of the boy, Asher.
Do not expect to speed through the pages, but plan to enjoy the slow progression of the story, much like falling in love, or as you learn, the slow process of bees making honey.
This book is sweet and sad all mixed up in one beautiful package.
It's hard to give you a synopsis of this book without giving away too many details but in general it is the story of young love, dark secrets, hidden pasts, regaining trust, death, and life. I did not expect some of the twists that came from the character's journey.
Told from dual perspectives through two different timelines, we learn the truth behind Lily, a high school student in love with a boy, and the story of Olivia, the mother of the boy, Asher.
Do not expect to speed through the pages, but plan to enjoy the slow progression of the story, much like falling in love, or as you learn, the slow process of bees making honey.
This book is sweet and sad all mixed up in one beautiful package.
bostianh's review against another edition
2.75
To Trans pushy and waited until halfway through to even introduce the character as trans