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tantmalla's review
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
It felt a little cringe trying to be "dark and edgy" at times. Some characters were forgettable, like they did nothing for the plot, some were annoying as fuck (Karen I'm looking at you) but others were nice and lovable. The ending redeemed the book for me, I think it was a "nice" ending.
Moderate: Rape and Suicide
Minor: Self harm
megelizabeth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
I loved the concept behind this, and loved how the story is told in such an interesting, unique way. I really appreciated some of the conversations and themes, and getting to know many of the characters and see some of the relationships between them develop. There are a couple of things that happen in particular that completely broke me and that I will literally never get over, and I love a book that can do that to me.
The main reason that I didn't rate this higher is a character and his name is Vaughn. I detested him with every fibre of my being, and I don't think that was the intention. I also hated and just could not get behind the fact that the other characters, who I generally liked, are seemingly perfectly fine with him being a disgusting creep and getting involved with a barely legal-age woman. The way said woman reacts to something else that he does - and again I generally liked her - was also just to me entirely unbelievable and did ruin the book a little bit for me.
This is definitely an odd book and one that I appreciated and was frustrated by in almost equal measure. I'm not sure it's one I'd necessarily recommend, as it's super dark and messed-up and does have the above disgusting element, though I did still get a lot out of it and have a good reading experience overall. Make of that what you will.
(Also, if you're going to read this, I'd really urge checking the content warnings, as there is a lot going on in this book beyond the obvious theme of suicide.)
The main reason that I didn't rate this higher is a character and his name is Vaughn. I detested him with every fibre of my being, and I don't think that was the intention. I also hated and just could not get behind the fact that the other characters, who I generally liked, are seemingly perfectly fine with him being a disgusting creep and getting involved with a barely legal-age woman. The way said woman reacts to something else that he does - and again I generally liked her - was also just to me entirely unbelievable and did ruin the book a little bit for me.
This is definitely an odd book and one that I appreciated and was frustrated by in almost equal measure. I'm not sure it's one I'd necessarily recommend, as it's super dark and messed-up and does have the above disgusting element, though I did still get a lot out of it and have a good reading experience overall. Make of that what you will.
(Also, if you're going to read this, I'd really urge checking the content warnings, as there is a lot going on in this book beyond the obvious theme of suicide.)
Graphic: Bullying, Suicide attempt, Rape, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, Violence, Murder, Death, Gun violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Domestic abuse
laur312's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Self harm, Suicide, and Mental illness
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Addiction, and Child abuse
izzybell's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Animal death, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, and Gun violence
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Drug use, Fatphobia, and Rape
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