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sarahrose14's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, Violence, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Murder
Minor: Classism, Bullying, and Alcohol
hilary_books's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Wow. This book made me cry as I was sitting in the dark reading off my phone. I just love the character’s growth and the author’s ability to shine light on both protagonists. It was so joyful to see Mallory bloom and set boundaries for herself. And the author was very realistic about demonstrating that growth is not instant but can take years and can continue our entire lives.
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There was themes of one’s status in society (what does that mean for the person’s identity? how do people around them act towards them? how are they viewed?), finding oneself (while this is a love story, Mallory finds it in herself to reflect and push herself to change), and courage.
It really hit me hard when Rider expresses that nobody believes in him because of his address and the area he lives in. As if the location of his house and status as a foster child changes the value he can bring and does bring to the world. People in the novel give up on him. People whose jobs are to be encouraging. How discouraging is it to be knocked down so many times in life, not have a stable support system, and not being able to choose where they’re placed? And people JUDGE. The school administrators and teachers did not even try to believe and I think that’s exactly what Rider and what people need. Is for someone to believe in them no matter how much they might push against it or display self destructive behavior.
It broke my heart to read the pain Mallory and Rider felt as children and the residual pain that there is no one in the world that cares or knows about them. If they went missing, nobody would care. It makes my heart ache to think about the children who fall asleep tonight thinking and knowing that if they went missing, nobody would know or care.
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There was themes of one’s status in society (what does that mean for the person’s identity? how do people around them act towards them? how are they viewed?), finding oneself (while this is a love story, Mallory finds it in herself to reflect and push herself to change), and courage.
It really hit me hard when Rider expresses that nobody believes in him because of his address and the area he lives in. As if the location of his house and status as a foster child changes the value he can bring and does bring to the world. People in the novel give up on him. People whose jobs are to be encouraging. How discouraging is it to be knocked down so many times in life, not have a stable support system, and not being able to choose where they’re placed? And people JUDGE. The school administrators and teachers did not even try to believe and I think that’s exactly what Rider and what people need. Is for someone to believe in them no matter how much they might push against it or display self destructive behavior.
It broke my heart to read the pain Mallory and Rider felt as children and the residual pain that there is no one in the world that cares or knows about them. If they went missing, nobody would care. It makes my heart ache to think about the children who fall asleep tonight thinking and knowing that if they went missing, nobody would know or care.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Murder, Child abuse, and Alcoholism
luinerys's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
I really enjoyed reading from the perspective of a character that is so vastly different than me. I think the conflict was realistic and I could comprehend the actions of every character. I loved that the book dealt with slow healing and involved but also flawed parents that had the grace to apologize when they messed up. Even a good teacher had some time to shine.
The two were very cute and I loved the way they learned to speak to each other.
The Ex is not a complete bitch in the end. I don't believe girls always have to be pitted against one another especially over a guy. I don't think her being this mean in the beginning and middle was necessary either, Mallory's struggling with standing up for herself could have been shown differently. But at least the aspect that they could still be friends was not an issue and cheating just not the typical drama.
The two were very cute and I loved the way they learned to speak to each other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Sexual content, Drug abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
lyla_wicks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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
3.0
really hated the whole girlfriend part and thought there were quite a lot of red flags about rider, but i thought that mallory and rider were cute and i liked the side characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, and Child abuse
susie_reads_24_7's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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
5.0
THIS BOOK!!! I couldn't stop reading and i bawled my eyes out. I love these people so much. I want to read it again. This book broke my heart. One of my favs. The only thing that i don't like is that rider abandend his girlfriend like page deserved better. I ended up feeling so bad for her esspecially after we find out that she comes from an abusive household aswell. What happens to her in the end is never resolved and that still bugs me. but i love this story to much. One of my favorite reads EVER
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Mental illness, Gore, Grief, and Gun violence
meowomens'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? Yes
5.0
RIDER STARK AND MALLORY DODGE I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Child abuse
Minor: Ableism and Bullying
blue8's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Death and Drug use
ryleighshea523's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Grief
_mm_'s review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I liked some parts if the book, but the not talking part and stuff was very annoying the breaking up in the end because she deserved better was very annoying if that didn’t happen i would rate it 3.0 it was cute and a very good way to spread awareness about the child/youth care. Very real and very honest characters which i loved! But i think the book could be shorter because of an experience that did not add anything to the story (the spoiler bit). So 2,5/5 stars, okay romance with a very serious topic! (Check triggerwarnings!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Abandonment, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
ryleebunton's review against another edition
3.0
Just meh. Felt like a Colleen Hoover book. Pretty fast paced and fun to read but won't stick with me for long.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse