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aiyam's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
I absolutely loved this book. Drake’s take on the meaning of grief, how it affects life and what we’re meant to do with it hit me hard. I’m obsessed with this author and I can’t wait to see what she does next.
Violet is the new love of my life. Reformed party girl trying to atone for her sins and work her way out of the disaster her brother has created for their family is my new favorite kind of girl. She is such a genuine person who feels all her emotions so strongly, I ached when she expressed herself, I felt her words as strongly as she did.
All the people she meets in Lyric are amazing. They’re funny and quirky and the perfect mix of side character while having their own lives off page. Liv Stone might be my second favorite character in the book, surprise surprise. She’s just so interesting and sweet and I can so see why Violet falls for her.
All in all, the writing is gorgeous and the plot is heartbreaking in the best way. Such a great debut, can’t wait to see more from this author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
rosequeen_02's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual content
alittlebitheather's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
Violet is struggling after her brother's suicide attempt. In an effort to curtail her erratic behavior, her parents send her to the small town of Lyric, Maine to stay with her uncle for the summer. After a touch of rebellious behavior, Violet settles into the quiet way of life, that is, until Orion and Liv come into her life. Both struggling from the loss of a mutual party in their life, Violet feels drawn to the two in a way she's never felt drawn to any person in her life. As they investigate some of Violet's family history, the love triangle falls away and all Violet can see is Liv. A beautiful book about loss, love, healing, and friendship, Julia Drake's The Last True Poets of the Sea is perfect for fans of books like All the Bright Places and History is All You Left Me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Suicide attempt
books_and_mags's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Child death
caseywithabook's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Mental illness
seaslugchloe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Eating disorder
Minor: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, and Death
broccoli_mmm's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Something about this book just stays in my heart…
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt
kayles514's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Car accident, Child death, Death, and Sexual assault
truthfoundhere's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
jalex's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt