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emily_linn_26's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
leeshy93's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Grief
Minor: Bullying and Child death
enchantingreads_rosyreviews's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
"Cycles exist because they are excruciating to break. It takes an astronomical amount of pain and courage to disrupt a familiar pattern."
My first CoHo book and it was a DOOZY, but I loved it! My family has a history of domestic violence survival and this book felt like a celebration to other survivors and their loved ones. The amount of strength Lily and others like her must find within themselves is awe-inspiring.
Hoover wrote a raw, grounded and realistic portrayal of an all-too-common situation. Watching Lily’s personal growth, especially when she is in conflict with herself, and wracking with the morally grey areas life forces us to face, are two elements which make this story uniquely captivating. This book is guaranteed to stay with you. This book was emotional, empowering, devastating, and left me conflicted at times. But all of these things are what make life beautiful. Without the tough times, the great ones are a little less shiny. I can't wait for the movie adaptation of this book!
When I tell you, this book grabbed hold of me and didn’t let go, I MEAN it! This is not some lovey-dovey romance book where they run off into the sunset together and live happily ever after. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pick it up! Instead, this is a grounded, authentic story which brings new meaning to the phrase “every rose has its thorns.”
"15 seconds. That's all it takes to completely change everything about a person. 15 seconds that we'll never get back."
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Gun violence, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
libby_170x's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Grief
Minor: Blood and Alcohol
christiana_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
anastasia_okodure's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
amberjelfs's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
alexmarie11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
jholdam'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
tiffany_hynes21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship