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crystalbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
I laughed, I cried and I cringed. This book broke my heart and put it back together again, and I am thankful for it.
Caitlin's grief and Ingrid's journal entries leading up to her suicide were so well written.
Being someone whose felt depression and wanted to die and someone whose been left behind by someone whose been successful, I can tell you how spot on Nina LaCour has written both sides.
This book is perfect in so many ways... I can not recommend it enough.
Caitlin's grief and Ingrid's journal entries leading up to her suicide were so well written.
Being someone whose felt depression and wanted to die and someone whose been left behind by someone whose been successful, I can tell you how spot on Nina LaCour has written both sides.
This book is perfect in so many ways... I can not recommend it enough.
peytonm's review against another edition
4.0
Book 8 for my NEWTsReadathon2019 challenge. This satisfies my Exceeds Expectations level in Muggle Studies for being set in our real world.
Woof. So I've had this book on my to-read list for a long time (2012, oh my god). When I decided to request it from the library, I didn't remember what it was about at all. Well, it's about Caitlin and her recovery after her best friend, Ingrid, committed suicide. LaCour handled the subject matter and wrote teenagers very well. And there's LGBTQ rep! Powerful stuff and I cried a bunch of times aboard a train through Germany (uhh sorry other passengers).
Woof. So I've had this book on my to-read list for a long time (2012, oh my god). When I decided to request it from the library, I didn't remember what it was about at all. Well, it's about Caitlin and her recovery after her best friend, Ingrid, committed suicide. LaCour handled the subject matter and wrote teenagers very well. And there's LGBTQ rep! Powerful stuff and I cried a bunch of times aboard a train through Germany (uhh sorry other passengers).
karolina_bookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
5.0
lexie_b29's review against another edition
5.0
Heart breaking and beautiful. A stunning character study of grief and mourning.
allie_diana's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
addyereadss's review against another edition
3.0
Overall: 3.5/5 stars
Writing: 3/5 stars
Characters: 4/5 stars
Plot: 3/5 stars
Originality: 3/5 stars
Pacing: 4/5 stars
Cover: 5/5 stars
Ending: 4/5 stars
Enjoyment: 3/5 stars
Writing: 3/5 stars
Characters: 4/5 stars
Plot: 3/5 stars
Originality: 3/5 stars
Pacing: 4/5 stars
Cover: 5/5 stars
Ending: 4/5 stars
Enjoyment: 3/5 stars
baylee_03's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
grazy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
girlreading's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
A gut wrenching and healing story of a girl slowly piecing herself back together again after losing her best friend to suicide.
It’s been a long time since a book devastated me as much as this one did. And oddly enough, in the end, it was the authors note that finally broke me.
It’s been a long time since a book devastated me as much as this one did. And oddly enough, in the end, it was the authors note that finally broke me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide