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e_179's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Self harm
Minor: Suicide
marigo1ds's review
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
3.5
I think that people see Las Vegas marriage and immediately assume that this is a romance, which is definitely the wrong frame of mind to read this book from. The romance is swoon-worthy and some of the lines are tooth-achingly sweet, but it really isn’t what the book is about.
Grace is an excellent character, and her experience as a disillusioned post-grad is relatable. Rogers has a lot to say about academia, mental health, society’s treatment of black women, and parental expectations. Great read for sure. The characters are great, I love how queer and diverse even the background characters are.
My big critique of this book is awkward dialogue. The exposition in the first chapter is clumsy (people never call each other by their full names in Every Single Sentence). However, because this is Rogers’ first book and she’s so young, I think this will definitely improve by her next book. I can’t wait for her next one!!
Grace is an excellent character, and her experience as a disillusioned post-grad is relatable. Rogers has a lot to say about academia, mental health, society’s treatment of black women, and parental expectations. Great read for sure. The characters are great, I love how queer and diverse even the background characters are.
My big critique of this book is awkward dialogue. The exposition in the first chapter is clumsy (people never call each other by their full names in Every Single Sentence). However, because this is Rogers’ first book and she’s so young, I think this will definitely improve by her next book. I can’t wait for her next one!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, and Sexism
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
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