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simplykathryne's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Vomit
dani794's review against another edition
5.0
Every action in the book is character lead and makes sense for the character.
Emma was very relatable, and her attachments to people make a lot of sense with how she grew up. Amber was written very respectfully too, and I liked how her character was written. She isn't someone to be forgiven but she's someone to understand.
Justin was real sweet, and he was a great guy and had his layers and issues. I liked seeing his relationship with his mum was complex, where he loved her but was also angry with her.
Justin and Emma's chemistry was really great and I really believed in it.
The book was quite funny too! The stuff with Justin's mum and Leigh in the car actually tickled me lol
I always love when Abby's like THERAPY'S GREAT!!
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit and Fire/Fire injury
lcampbell1003's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved the friendship between Emma and Maddie, as well as how great Justin’s friends were. I really appreciate reading about healthy friendships and I feel like it often sets the main characters up as more stable humans. They can do something rash or even ridiculous for the plot of romance, but we know they are pretty regular people in everyday life if they can maintain healthy and functioning relationships with friends.
This book definitely touches on some heavy topics and I think Abby does so with grace.
For them to ultimately understand that the path forward could have only happened if they each took time to work on themselves was a perfect ending.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Gaslighting
amandaevans'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? Yes
5.0
As someone who has a very very toxic mother, I related so much to the struggles of Emma dealing with Amber. Wanting to give the benefit of the doubt for someone who is supposed to love you and you’re supposed to love in return, when sometimes it comes down to what is best for you - not what you are expected or feel obligated to do. It really reminded me of the weight childhood trauma can have on us, even into adulthood.
With that being said, the support systems Emma has in this story make all of the difference, as they do for anyone in “real life”. Having friends, family, or relationships around you to say the hard things and bring you through it, or to simply say, “yeah, they suck” and have your back through it all. That can change everything.
And of course, what choices we make next for ourselves. We can choose to stay in it, stuck, or you can take a step, and do the next right thing, whatever that may be for yourself.
This book was very healing and wholesome for me. Granted, I cried through probably 50% of it, but a relatable, “I feel so seen”, cry.
Maddy is a kickass friend. Justin is a kickass human. Emma is a strong, strong woman.
Characters? 5/5 Plot? 5/5 Themes? 5/5
I loved it, give me thirteen of em right now
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
jennstrub'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: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Abandonment
midnightmoon_dreamer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
heather_harrison's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Vomit, and Abandonment
lagaialettrice's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
thesapphire's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
bdomings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Vomit, and Medical content