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jesshart8's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Grief
loveella's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Terminal illness
dagmarvt's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
laurakwiecinski's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
krismis90's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I bawled my eyes out for ¾ of this book, happy and sad tears!! I loved every minute of Rune and Poppy's story. Then I get to the epilogue and it feels like it doesn't explain anything. I guess Tillie explains it on her TikTok but even the explanation seems weird. Truthfully, just read the last chapter and the bonus bit... Skip the epilogue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Terminal illness
thechaoticreader_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Terminal illness
Moderate: Death
littlefox1322's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Medical content
musicmagician823's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
opheliaslittlelibrary's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I went into this book totally blind, and I've been left with mixed feelings.
I'll start with the basics. This is a sad book. I didn't really know that to start but I enjoyed that (I'm wierd like that, I know).
I did struggle with the first half especially, though. I couldn't in good conscience not mention that I felt this didn't represent a healthy relationship, and it could be quite toxic at points (miscommunication, codependence, mentions of misogyny, etc). The writing also didn't feel like it capture the mind of the 5 and 8 year olds the characters are at the start of the book, and that was part of the reason I struggled to get into it).
The second half of this book still held traces if these, but less so. I won't go unto it too much for fear of spoiling it, but I felt it approached the theme of this book quite well, and it was thought provoking for me, especially the ending.
I wasn't expecting to cry over any book at the moment, but definitely not this one. Nevertheless, I cried. It was inevitable and emotional, and it affected me more than expected.
I felt that the bonus content was the perfect way to end the book, and it made everything come full circle. It was the ending that was needed and I'm looking forward to other people being able to read it too.
I'll start with the basics. This is a sad book. I didn't really know that to start but I enjoyed that (I'm wierd like that, I know).
I did struggle with the first half especially, though. I couldn't in good conscience not mention that I felt this didn't represent a healthy relationship, and it could be quite toxic at points (miscommunication, codependence, mentions of misogyny, etc). The writing also didn't feel like it capture the mind of the 5 and 8 year olds the characters are at the start of the book, and that was part of the reason I struggled to get into it).
The second half of this book still held traces if these, but less so. I won't go unto it too much for fear of spoiling it, but I felt it approached the theme of this book quite well, and it was thought provoking for me, especially the ending.
I wasn't expecting to cry over any book at the moment, but definitely not this one. Nevertheless, I cried. It was inevitable and emotional, and it affected me more than expected.
I felt that the bonus content was the perfect way to end the book, and it made everything come full circle. It was the ending that was needed and I'm looking forward to other people being able to read it too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Terminal illness
agbowler's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Personally I wasn't a fan but I can see how others could be. Teenage boys are brats and that is frustrating to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Terminal illness
Minor: Sexual content