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iovreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Transphobia, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism
tangleroot_eli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
Moderate: Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Abortion, and Alcoholism
bookishboujeeandbossbabe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Olivia is still healing from a life she left behind, full of abuse from her ex-husband. Her own past and pain clouds her judgment when her son is arrested for the murder of his girlfriend, Lily. Her desire to protect her son, like she did during the height of her own abuse; but she struggles to separate in her head her son and the pain of her own past.
This book was a mix of my favorite things - mystery, dual POVs, and courtroom scenes that felt so real. The characters were so well done, and the way they unravel the story about both women was captivating.
I’ve seen quite a few negative reviews about the fact that one of the character was a trans woman, and that they felt it was ‘glorification’ of early transition. Why should a transgender character need to be listed as a trigger warning? I’m hoping the more stories we have about the trans community help to educate those that still don’t understand that they’re people looking for validation to be who they truly are- just like the rest of us. We all seek validation in some shape or form.
You don’t have to agree with me, but I do ask that you be respectful of the fact that my page is a safe space for anyone that needs it. Hate has no place here.
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Murder, Alcoholism, Grief, Eating disorder, and Death
Minor: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, and Physical abuse
bnelson13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Deadnaming, Grief, Homophobia, Murder, Outing, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Physical abuse, Self harm, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Abortion, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Violence
caitmacd's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Transphobia, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Alcoholism, Bullying, Infertility, Abortion, Deadnaming, Mental illness, Outing, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Violence
lmontoney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Transphobia
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Alcoholism
Minor: Abortion
karyan1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Abortion, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Violence, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Infertility, Murder, Outing, Sexual content, Transphobia, Bullying, Child death, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts