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jamielit's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book...it's complicated. I don't know how to rate it, and I don't know what to say about it, except that as heavy as it was, and as dark as the content is, it didn't always feel dark and heavy. Enter the story with caution - it's not for everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest
Moderate: Suicide
litandlayne's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had to sleep on it to have an accurate review for the book destroyed me that much. I didn't cry while reading it like I thought I would, but ten minutes after finishing it, I was more than a little misty-eyed as I thought about what happened in this book.
This book has so many content warnings that it's just not going to be for everyone. More importantly, this story is a tragedy. There is no 'happy ending.'
The two main characters, Lochan and Maya, really had no chance in life. Their parents abandoned and neglected them, and that kind of abuse left its mark on them both. This is a character-driven story where at some points, the characters feel like they're 45 dealing with adult problems, but then the rest of the time are acting like the teenagers they are.
I really hated this ending. I hate it a lot. But looking back through the story, the ending fits the book. I just really, really hate it. The story does feel very unsatisfying because of it, but I can't help to think that's what the author wanted to happen.
My only other concern with this story is how sexualized this YA book was. If it is YA it should be fade to black and this one wasn't.
This book has so many content warnings that it's just not going to be for everyone. More importantly, this story is a tragedy. There is no 'happy ending.'
The two main characters, Lochan and Maya, really had no chance in life. Their parents abandoned and neglected them, and that kind of abuse left its mark on them both. This is a character-driven story where at some points, the characters feel like they're 45 dealing with adult problems, but then the rest of the time are acting like the teenagers they are.
I really hated this ending. I hate it a lot. But looking back through the story, the ending fits the book. I just really, really hate it. The story does feel very unsatisfying because of it, but I can't help to think that's what the author wanted to happen.
My only other concern with this story is how sexualized this YA book was. If it is YA it should be fade to black and this one wasn't.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Child abuse, Death, Incest, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
rheereads's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
2.5
This book was mostly read due to Elliasreads bringing it to my attention. i honestly relate to what he said pretty much. I read it and the writing is engaging but the story was kinda alright? i know it's a taboo subject but i still didn't enjoy the ending, not sure what I was hoping for but lol here we are.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Incest, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
neithan's review
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Abandonment
black_tea_books_'s review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, and Suicide
percyjacksons's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
amberrichards's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Sexual content, and Adult/minor relationship
solreadbooks's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
butt_lettuce's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Changing this from 4 to 3.5 star because I'm kinda rating on the basis of whether I would reread or not I guess? Don't know, kinda thought about it after reading An Enchantment of Ravens. Nevermind changing it to 3.25 which is still a good and decent rating.
Listen to Ohm - ibi while reading the epilogue (✷‿✷) and perhaps these:
Strange - Celeste
ゆらゆら - YeYe
Listen to Ohm - ibi while reading the epilogue (✷‿✷) and perhaps these:
Strange - Celeste
ゆらゆら - YeYe
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Incest, and Suicide
sakibat's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Death