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meminger's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Grief, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Murder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying
marinabkat's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book has a lot of important insight about queer relationships, abuse, and trauma. At times I found it peculiar and dramatic just for being so. I struggled with the characterization at times--not to say it's week, just that I struggled with it.
There was a line toward the end about lavender carpet that I found very meaningful--and the substantial reunion between Justin and his mother had me misty-eyed on my trolley ride home. The descriptions of vomit are certainly a motif that could be analyzed, but damn, the first half of this book made it difficult to eat.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Abandonment, Murder, Violence, Mental illness, Homophobia, and Vomit
moneyispizza's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book - I couldn't put it down. This is a story about two siblings and their kind of fucked up relationships with the people around them. Mirabella's storytelling is unique and absolutely compelling. And he creates complex, unpredictable characters through almost understated details.
I don't write reviews on here often, but this book is going to stick with me for a long time. Truly exceptional.
I don't write reviews on here often, but this book is going to stick with me for a long time. Truly exceptional.
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism and Vomit
kellysbookverse's review
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Gaslighting, Vomit, and Homophobia
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