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pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Saoirse's feelings were *chef's kiss.* I could see many students (former high school teacher here), responding to major life changes the way she does. Especially if that's what your parent models.
Also, Oliver, sweet baby child. Love him, he deserves the world.
Now be warned for an absolute rant about the Dad/Beth and
I 100% detested the absolute piece of turd that her father is. Now, a part of this could just be my effed up issues from my own childhood with my parents but,
Graphic: Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Terminal illness, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol and Sexism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Fire/Fire injury
nano_noa'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
4.0
Graphic: Chronic illness and Dementia
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Alcohol
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Pregnancy
ana_the_frog's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, and Dementia
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Alcohol
bookwormcat's review
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, and Dementia
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
lisa_m's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Let me start of by listing what I didn't like about this book:
- the main character was kind of annoying at times. Also I got really mad at her for the way she treated other people and argumented herself out of every wrong doing.
- the book was really sad and depressing at times (I cried a few times throughout the book)
I really liked Oliver and his dynamic with Saoirse. They had that teasing brother and sister "funny enemies" thing going on which I really like.
I also liked Beth. I get why Saoirse didn't like her but I think she is actually pretty great. I did not however like her father. I get that he's trying his best but I would be so so mad at him for everything he has done.
The ending was fine I guess. I don't have super strong feelings for this book I have to say. I thought it was okay but I doubt it will stick in my mind for long.
I think I'm just kinda disappointed because I wanted to like this book so bad and I also really thought I would..
Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, Classism, Confinement, Dementia, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexism, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Homophobia and Pregnancy
Minor: Bullying
rave's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Pregnancy
corabookworm'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
4.75
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Ableism, Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Homophobia
matheo's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Ableism, Blood, Car accident, Chronic illness, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
nicolinebl's review
- 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
Saoirse is very much a rebellious teenager but I understand why she would act like that. The characters felt very real in that sense. Oliver might have actually been one of my favourite characters by the way, I really liked Saoirse and his talk at his last mentioned party.
The book deals with very heavy topics which I certainly hadn't expected but I think it was dealt with respectfully and I really enjoyed the book.
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Pregnancy, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Violence
Minor: Abortion and Sexism