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ekmook'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? No
4.5
Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Sexual assault, Addiction, Child death, Incest, Pedophilia, Abandonment, and Drug use
chaptersofchase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Genre: Magical Realism
Trope: Found Family
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 8.30.2022
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆.5
"There are birds, and then there are other birds. Maybe they don't sing. Maybe they don't fly. Maybe they don't fit in. I don't know about you, but I'd much rather be an other bird than just the same old thing."
I adored this story! It was just what I needed to read - there is always something that draws me into a found family story. I don't have a big family, so I try to create my own with the people I am closest to in life. So, in these types of books, I can always find a little bit of myself nestled throughout the pages.
All of the book's characters felt unique and brought their own uniqueness to the storyline. I don't think I could pick just one I loved, but I enjoyed reading Lizbeth's story. I had her chapters all figured out in my mind, and what ended up happening was much different than what I anticipated (and I certainly liked Allen's version more).
Nestled throughout the pages of Other Birds are countless lessons on loving the ones you're with, appreciating your own quirkiness, letting go, and loving despite never being loved in return.
🥰 Found family
✨ Full of small-town southern charm
👻 Ghost chapters were my favorite (shocking, I know)
🤍 Zoey & Pigeon
Other Birds is one of those books that sticks with you and holds a special place in your heart. I recommend reading Other Birds if you enjoyed reading any of Heather Webber's books.
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Minor: Drug abuse
lit_with_lauren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Drug abuse, Child abuse, Death, and Physical abuse
turnip11'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
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Grief, and Incest
pollyhall's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Child death, Pregnancy, Violence, Drug abuse, Grief, Incest, Addiction, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Abandonment
maryannc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Pedophilia and Child abuse