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diifacto's review against another edition
- 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
2.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Drug abuse, and Grief
If I remember correctly, the r-slur is used a few times as a synonym for "stupid."violette_magpie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Medical content, Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Alcoholism and Child abuse
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: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Homophobia, Violence, Alcoholism, Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Ableism, Alcohol, Bullying, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship