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mrx99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I just read it again and it was even better the second time around because you could better understand why certain characters acted the way they did whereas the first time it left me a little bit confused
Minor: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
louisa_pennyfeather2021's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, and Outing
alaynatabor'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? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
aleexe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Medical trauma
bisquii's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
The depiction of mental illness is a little iffy at times, and the way the author describes the effects of an anti-psychotic prescription drug doesn’t seem realistic to me (as I have never taken an anti-psychotic, I don’t know exactly what the effects are).
Its important to remember that this series is incredibly dramatic, and the content reflects that! It strays from realism a lot, and has elements that seem unrealistic, but if you view the series as a drama, it makes more sense!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
PLEASE LOOK UP TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE YOU READ!! Its a great book and I encourage people to read it but ONLY if they are comfortable/able to read the content.desperatesmirks's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Alcoholism, Deadnaming, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Self harm, and Blood
jbellomy's review against another edition
2.5
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EDIT DEC 2023
I did it. I read the unhinged fake lacrosse yakuza book. Someone on tumblr said this is a sports anime in book form and it clicked (particularly the psychotic love interest, who speaks and behaves like one of the twins from Ouran). I don't know if I like it exactly but it is for sure entertaining. Check those content warnings -- impossible for it to not be entertaining.
Graphic: Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, and Vomit
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
- 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
Original review: Holy shit! Why did nobody warn me that I would fall in love with this series? I knew I was a goner as soon as I finished the first chapter. I don’t think I’ve fallen for a book series that quickly since I read Wolfsong. There was something so compelling about the story, about Neil as a narrator, about the characters, and about the writing that drew me in and didn’t let go until it absolutely had to.
Neil is the biggest sweetheart! He’s got a serious attitude, he’s a little oblivious, he’s mouthy and argumentative and stupidly brave. I just wanted to give him a hug. I loved how the team just kind of adopted him as their little brother (and as their child) and have decided to give him all the love that he needs. And the monsters! Andrew, Aaron, Nicky, and Kevin. Why do I love these fucked up boys so much 🤦♀️? I just want to give them all the hugs and love. I also really loved the girls and Matt. They are all messed up in some way, but they’re family.
This is how to do a found family story! I just love the way they work together and they protect each other. I can already tell that this will be a series that I come back to again and again. It’s such a wonderful bit of storytelling that’s completely self-indulgent and decadent. This is getting a solid five stars. I would highly recommend this one!
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Blood, and Toxic friendship