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blackorchids's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-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? Yes
3.75
This is perhaps the first time I’ve ever read a young adult book and thought it was too young for me. The characters were fully teenagers, realistically so, in a way that I think a lot of YA novels don’t manage, and while I did find them aggravating or superficial at times, I do see this as a positive, in terms of writing. Tyson Trice is definitely a character you find yourself wanting to root for, and I did enjoy the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, and Gun violence
Moderate: Sexual content, Murder, Blood, Domestic abuse, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Alcohol, and Panic attacks/disorders
passionatereader78's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
Great story about overcoming tragedy. I enjoyed reading this book. I love Trice! He talked about emotions and the way society says men should act versu how they should act. Nandy annoyed me with the way she acted when he first got there since she was friends with him when they were kids.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Gun violence, Grief, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Death of parent
abbbymyles's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, and Gun violence
jennastopreading's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death of parent, Murder, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content
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