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abidavisf'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
5.0
I can hear Yasmen and Josiah’s voices so clearly in my head, feel everything that they felt. I have been in a somewhat similar situation to Yasmen (though it cannot compare to the enormity of Yasmen’s loss), and to be able to hear both her and Josiah’s sides was completely gut-wrenching while also incredibly healing. I considered possibilities about my former partner/relationship that I never have before. The demise of a relationship, the loss of trust, it has all been captured so realistically and with so much heart. I feel like I should be devastated, but I actually feel a sense of closure.
There are moments of beauty and tragedy within Before I Let Go that are then expertly juxtaposed with humour and hope. 10/10. A must read.
Graphic: Grief, Child death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Mental illness, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Dementia
thewairimu'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
4.75
Graphic: Grief, Child death, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and Miscarriage
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts
sjmomaney'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: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Child death, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
ems_rxlibrary'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
5.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual content, Cursing, Grief, Child death, and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity and Dementia
maggieparedesauthor'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
5.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Grief, Infidelity, Sexual content, Cursing, Child death, and Mental illness
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Any book that deals with life after divorce is going to have it's challenges both for the divorced couple and for each of them as they move on. This story tackles those challenges and then some.
It was hard to read about all the things that precipitated their divorce and the heavy depression that Yasmen suffers. It is always hard to read about that topic and combining it with a divorce was even harder. I loved Yas' commitment to getting better though and how positively this book portrays therapy.
I felt like Josiah's character growth was really good even though I hated him multiple times throughout the book. In the end I felt like he mostly redeemed himself.
This book had some other really good qualities in dealing with children in their school experiences. I really liked how the book ended for their daughter. I'm glad they listened to her needs and desires for her education.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Death, Grief, Medical trauma, and Miscarriage
Minor: Infidelity