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tayoreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was a reread for me, and a book that I have not picked up since high school. I remember this being on of my favorite books when I was 16 or 17, and thought I would finally give it another go at 25 years old. Of course it didn't have quite the same impact as it once did, considering my tastes have changed and I have read countless more complicated books since. However, it was still enjoyable to revist. There's a lot of heavy topics in this one. Definitely a lot different than your average YA novel. I think the author did an amazing job with portraying how teenagers act and talk. The characters were all very realistic and much like some of the people I knew from my small hometown. Which speaking of which, the world building is great! Whaley did a great job writing about a small town setting. I just wish I could have gotten more detail about it! But I'm biased because I'm a sucker for a good small town setting due to my own nostalgia. Even though I didn't give this book a higher rating, I would still recommend the reaf. It's a quick and easy one that can easily be finished in a day
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Grief, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Drug use, Death, and Drug abuse
lectora21's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Death, Grief, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Violence
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