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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
This book had a very interesting plotline and was thought-provoking and beautiful.
I did think the romance was not as well-developed as it could have been only because they didn’t have a lot of time to know each other but it was supposed to be this epic love. But I get that feeling, and I did really like the characters and their relationship.
I also found it weird though that Ash only really cared about Poppy after her death and barely thought of her family even though they were a big part of the book beforehand.
I did think the romance was not as well-developed as it could have been only because they didn’t have a lot of time to know each other but it was supposed to be this epic love. But I get that feeling, and I did really like the characters and their relationship.
I also found it weird though that Ash only really cared about Poppy after her death and barely thought of her family even though they were a big part of the book beforehand.
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
this book could’ve been a 5 star if the author had only published the first part and left the second part in her draft.
i absolutely loved the atmosphere in "Before” reminded me of the movie "Blue (2002)" the development of the relationship between the characters was so smooth that it made me feel like the entire world had collapsed leaving only Ash and Poppy alone and yet they still managed to find peace in that situation and enjoy each other's company.
i also liked the writing it was so simple yet it carried so much power and depth in its meaning.
usually i avoid reading books with teenage protagonists because they are often poorly written either too naive and foolish or lacking emotional maturity and as a reader i can't really complain because that's exactly how teenagers are.
anyway all of that changed once i started reading the second part “After” nothing made sense and the story took a nosedive
i absolutely loved the atmosphere in "Before” reminded me of the movie "Blue (2002)" the development of the relationship between the characters was so smooth that it made me feel like the entire world had collapsed leaving only Ash and Poppy alone and yet they still managed to find peace in that situation and enjoy each other's company.
i also liked the writing it was so simple yet it carried so much power and depth in its meaning.
usually i avoid reading books with teenage protagonists because they are often poorly written either too naive and foolish or lacking emotional maturity and as a reader i can't really complain because that's exactly how teenagers are.
anyway all of that changed once i started reading the second part “After” nothing made sense and the story took a nosedive
Well, this felt like it the TV show Dead Like Me was about queer British teenagers and not particularly funny. The post-it notes, the changes in appearance, the conspiring against the head reaper…
There’s also the tiniest unnecessary HP reference
There’s also the tiniest unnecessary HP reference
emotional
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:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
3.5 - i feel like she cared more about poppy then her own family which was tough to read!!!! but other than that it slayed
fast-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved it <3