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moatzilla's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Addiction and Drug abuse
madamepincers's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
While I enjoyed this book a lot and thought it was a compelling installation in the series, it wasn't my favourite of Klune's books to date. There were a few things I took issue with-- including the low-key demonisation of medication for anxiety (and its subsequent turn into an addiction) with no further talk of other ways to manage anxiety with medication. This is something I find personally troubling, as I believe medication can be used to great effect when used responsibly and in connection with other resources.
The recurring trope of the "the meds turned me into a zombie" in contemporary fiction is one I'd like to see go away. While I know it's not an uncommon occurrence, there are adjustments that can be made and other options, etc and it's something I always wish more books would explore *thoughtfully* rather than moving into "they turned me into a zombie and then I ended up abusing them." Anyway.
The recurring trope of the "the meds turned me into a zombie" in contemporary fiction is one I'd like to see go away. While I know it's not an uncommon occurrence, there are adjustments that can be made and other options, etc and it's something I always wish more books would explore *thoughtfully* rather than moving into "they turned me into a zombie and then I ended up abusing them." Anyway.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction and Drug abuse
The panic and anxiety warning here is the strongest-- the writing is definitely designed to mimic anxiety and panic. I would highly recommend that people with panic disorders or anxiety prepare themselves before reading.ticktock's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
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