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caseythereader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Rape, Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Outing, Sexual content, and Violence
hanconcan's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As devastating as it is beautiful, the kids are most definitely not alright, but they're surviving. Deeply flawed characters who you can't help but root for as they navigate being othered during high school in the California suburbs. I felt incredibly seen by this book, these characters, this narrative. Can't wait to read Rufi Thorpe's other novels.
Graphic: Violence, Homophobia, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Blood, Alcoholism, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Vomit and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
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