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kaydee_reads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beautifully written, and complicated in grief and abandonment, with the coming together of a family. I really enjoyed the pacing and writing style, and how Bear deals with his depression and repression felt very realistic. I also adored the Kid - I loved everything about him and am rooting for him so hard.
Well-written found family is my weakness and this book has it in spades.
The age difference is also handled well - I’m not usually a huge fan of a big age gap but having the main characters apart for as long as they were, to allow for time and experience to pass, helped immensely in making it feel like an earned romantic partnership.
Well-written found family is my weakness and this book has it in spades.
The age difference is also handled well - I’m not usually a huge fan of a big age gap but having the main characters apart for as long as they were, to allow for time and experience to pass, helped immensely in making it feel like an earned romantic partnership.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Homophobia
blupblup's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Homophobia
nasaje's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
What a rollercoaster ride!
What really won me over here, was the relationship between Bear and the Kid. The protectiveness and the love they show give me life and reassurance that all is well in the world.
I super duper adored the Kid! He is probably the best book-kid I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
The love story is a little bit consealed behind Bear's (sometimes crazy) mind, and it is a slooooow burn, but when it pokes its head out, it's goals.
The middle part dragged a little bit because I started to dislike Bear's inability to step up to himself and those around him, but then the last part came around, and I loved it all again.
I definitely cried tears here, especially in the beginning and end as the mother-story is heartbreaking, and it's all written so well that you can't help but feel it all.
What really won me over here, was the relationship between Bear and the Kid. The protectiveness and the love they show give me life and reassurance that all is well in the world.
I super duper adored the Kid! He is probably the best book-kid I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
The love story is a little bit consealed behind Bear's (sometimes crazy) mind, and it is a slooooow burn, but when it pokes its head out, it's goals.
The middle part dragged a little bit because I started to dislike Bear's inability to step up to himself and those around him, but then the last part came around, and I loved it all again.
I definitely cried tears here, especially in the beginning and end as the mother-story is heartbreaking, and it's all written so well that you can't help but feel it all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
b3ck's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Violence
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