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holsthn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
melancholymegs'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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic friendship
jesstele's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
atamano's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Mental illness
penna_nomen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Insightful, moving story about the struggles and fears of a 7th grader whose mother is dealing with depression. I liked the strong, supportive friendships, and I was fascinated by her journey to understand what her mother is going through. This is a story that brought tears as I felt the main character's frustration. The fears of being a cause or a contributing factor felt realistic, as did her desperate desire to find a fix or cure.
It's a short novel which has pros and cons. I do wish there had been more time to explore why the mother character wasn't in therapy. I'm sure there was a good reason, but I didn't fully grasp it.
This is the second book I've read by this author, and I'll definitely be watching for more! The author has a talent for handling difficult topics with compassion and an uplifting tone.
It's a short novel which has pros and cons. I do wish there had been more time to explore why the mother character wasn't in therapy. I'm sure there was a good reason, but I didn't fully grasp it.
This is the second book I've read by this author, and I'll definitely be watching for more! The author has a talent for handling difficult topics with compassion and an uplifting tone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
flordemaga's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Ableism
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