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hushedreads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Eating disorder, Self harm, and Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia and Bullying
fishfingers's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Transphobia, Lesbophobia, and Biphobia
tashcullen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was more sad, intense and emotional than others in the series, with an in depth account of Charlie's mental health struggles. The experience was really well written and told, with a hopeful, realistic, recovery based focus, providing a reminder that we can get through difficult times.
I didn't enjoy this book as much as the others but found this an important plot point which I'm glad was given the time and attention it deserves. I also enjoyed that this book gave us narrative into the importance of other strong relationships, outside of romantic ones, as this had been partially lacking in the series so far (still present in some aspects, especially with Nick and his mom, but I'm glad it's becoming more centralised).
Graphic: Eating disorder and Self harm
Moderate: Mental illness
bumblebee__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Self harm
slimygf's review
- 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
Graphic: Self harm, Mental illness, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Homophobia
klpaakk's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Homophobia, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Self harm
midnightmarauder's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
In this volume, Charlie struggles with an
Of course, I have nothing but amazing things to say about the books in this series. I enjoyed this volume a lot. I liked seeing how strong Nick and Charlie's relationship has gotten throughout the series. The pair finally
I am almost done with the entire series. I sort of look forward to watching the tv show as well (I'm only hesitant because of the casting :/).
Graphic: Abandonment, Cursing, Eating disorder, Grief, Mental illness, and Self harm
Moderate: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Biphobia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
gigglygabriela's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Eating disorder and Self harm
daismcvic's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Eating disorder
jstilts's review against another edition
- 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
2.75
Charting Charlie's mental health is particularly well done - it strikes a fine balance between not sugar-coating the issues yet neither does it mine them for grim drama. It's a smacks a little of a "public information announcement" but frankly if you know someone who needs help but isn't seeking help, putting this sort of wholesome and fact-based examination of a journey towards recovery into their hands would be a good move.
Again this book ends well enough that it would be a satisfying ending to the series - and for once I don't really know what's likely to be covered in the already announced Volume 5. I plan to find out!
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, and Toxic relationship