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redheadorganist's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Grief
kathleencoughlin's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Infidelity
Moderate: Sexual content
peachr080's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
norygraph's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Sexual assault
lrosenzweig23's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Death
laurenelizabeth's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Infidelity
emmabunny's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Homophobia
mirandaleighhhh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I really love Malinda Lo, I wish I had her books to read when I was younger. I like this book, but I loved Last Night at the Telegraph Club more.
My favorite parts of this book included Aria’s relationship with her grandmother, her grandmother in general, and the portrayal and exploration of bisexuality and gender identity. I read this so fast, my heart was clenching, and I definitely cried.
I didn’t love the cheating premise - though it wasn’t malicious, and it’s clear that the relationship between Lisa and Steph was codependent and toxic…I couldn’t wrap my head around how easily Aria dismissed it, or her confusion when Steph would pull back.
I’m screaming for Lily and Kath. 💓😭
My favorite parts of this book included Aria’s relationship with her grandmother, her grandmother in general, and the portrayal and exploration of bisexuality and gender identity. I read this so fast, my heart was clenching, and I definitely cried.
I didn’t love the cheating premise - though it wasn’t malicious, and it’s clear that the relationship between Lisa and Steph was codependent and toxic…I couldn’t wrap my head around how easily Aria dismissed it, or her confusion when Steph would pull back.
I’m screaming for Lily and Kath. 💓😭
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, and Grief
novella42's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I know part of my frustration with this book is that I didn't notice it's not a romance novel, like Last Night at the Telegraph Club. I went into it expecting something else, and so I spent a lot of time angry and confused, and didn't see what it was trying to do until the very end.
There were some beautiful lines. I think I most appreciated her relationship with her grandmother, a wonderful character who definitely stole the show for me.
I may try to revise this review after I get some distance from it.
There were some beautiful lines. I think I most appreciated her relationship with her grandmother, a wonderful character who definitely stole the show for me.
I may try to revise this review after I get some distance from it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, Toxic friendship, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
jayburding's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Dementia, Death, and Medical content