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ashylibrarian's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book absolutely tore my heart out and started to stich it back up again all in one.
I devoured this book and already cannot wait to read it again.
The sibling relationship. The circle group. The therapy representation. The personal growth. Applause to everything that Courtne Comrie put into this novel.
I wish I had this book growing up, but now I have the power to put this book in the hands of young people and will absolutely be recommending it.
I devoured this book and already cannot wait to read it again.
The sibling relationship. The circle group. The therapy representation. The personal growth. Applause to everything that Courtne Comrie put into this novel.
I wish I had this book growing up, but now I have the power to put this book in the hands of young people and will absolutely be recommending it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Mental illness, Self harm, and Racism
Moderate: Hate crime and Body shaming
naleyisms's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Hate crime, Racism, and Violence
katebrownreads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Mental illness, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Hate crime, Body shaming, Violence, and Fatphobia
librarianaaryn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
4.5
This is a fantastic upper middle grade novel that tackles trauma, depression, racism and more. It's emotionally tough but also full of hope. Trigger warnings abound; recommended for 7th grade and up. For fans of Genesis Begins Again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, and Racism
Minor: Violence
lettuce_read's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Racism, Mental illness, Fatphobia, and Suicidal thoughts
library_dreamer's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
8th grader Rain Washington is sad. All the time. This only gets worse when her brother, Xander, is attacked on a college visit. Then her favorite teacher invites her to a circle group and things begin to change. This middle grade novel in verse explores the depths of several heavy topics including racism, colorism, and mental illness in a way that its target audience can empathize with.
Rain and her family were fantastic characters. Xander is the brilliant student athlete, their mother is giving 110% of herself to make sure that her children have all of their needs met, and Rain is a beautiful soul trying to find her place in the world.
This was overall a fantastic and heart-wrenching story of family bonds and healing.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Rain and her family were fantastic characters. Xander is the brilliant student athlete, their mother is giving 110% of herself to make sure that her children have all of their needs met, and Rain is a beautiful soul trying to find her place in the world.
This was overall a fantastic and heart-wrenching story of family bonds and healing.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Mental illness, and Racism
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