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bel017's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
What a trek for such a weak ending. It was a perfectly good book, the ending was just so disappointing. I wish I hadn't bothered to read this book because now I'm annoyed. It was so deeply unsatisfying.
Spoiler for the ending:Why wouldn't she go to America? Her job can *specifically, as spelt out by her boss,* be done from anywhere. She can still go back to visit her family, she hasn't lived in Nottingham for years. Her excuse is so weak - she's finally found someone who treats her well and she loves and is just like 'yeah ... nah'. She's not being strong or true to herself, she's self-sabotaging and cowardly.
Spoiler for the ending:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Abandonment
greys527's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Suicide, Grief, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, and Death
amypitman's review
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Grief
amyeveeee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This was a really enjoyable read for me - I loved Edie and watching her grow and learn to be herself over the course of the book. I found the first 25% a bit slow going, but once the plot picked and and the romance was introduced it picked up and i read the remaining 75% in one sitting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
betris's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent, Grief, and Bullying
Minor: Alcoholism and Car accident
msliz's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
My favourite of Mhairi McFarlane's so far, I might've given it five stars if it wasn't for the ending. What an anticlimax - definitely requires a sequel!
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief and Suicide
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