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mlasquith's review
dark
emotional
reflective
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
jessthomas's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
4.5
sazkaz's review
challenging
tense
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? No
5.0
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mel_s_bookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Transphobia
jenbeforemen's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
jrmarr's review
3.0
There was some beautiful moments in this book, but parts of it just felt a bit too neat to be believable. But the moments of beauty made me glad to have read it.
hotchippies's review
emotional
reflective
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
4.5
Loved it, great intel on how someone's own thoughts can deceive them. Could feel the love through the pages.
jennyfields76's review
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
kat_bookworm's review
4.5
My goodness, what a gritty, raw, heartbreaking story. 14yr old Sam is about to take his life, and he encounters a most unlikely new friend- and they save each other. What happens from there is a remarkable and heartwarming tale of friendship and acceptance. You name it, it probably happens in this book!
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This isn’t a read for the faint hearted, but the writing is so incredible, and Craig Silvey has done an incredible job with a gripping page turner which evokes all the emotions. You really feel a part of the story, and become so invested in Sam.
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I really loved Aggie, what a fun character she is!
If you enjoyed Lola in the Mirror, you would like this- it gave me similar vibes, yet ramped up 10x and without the magical realism.
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