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blossom16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism
shelbert's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
ecombs's review against another edition
2.5
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, and Gaslighting
typedtruths's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
▷ Representation: Maya (mc) is Guatemalan-American and has insomnia and substance addictions.
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Graphic: Mental illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
Moderate: Grief, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Vomit, and Gun violence
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Terminal illness
➸ Trigger warnings for psychological domestic and child abuse mentioned, alcoholism and substance addiction discussed, insomnia and nightmares, alcohol consumption and abuse, graphic drug use and abuse (recreational and medicinal), a parent with a terminal illness mentioned, emesis, death of a father from gun violence recounted, death of an aunt from an overdose mentioned, murder of a best friend recounted, and loss of autonomy (abuse of hypnotherapy).amberacks12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
And maybe I feel unresolved because of my own skepticism when it comes to certain aspects of the resolution that I will not mention. But I don’t think enough attention was given to how everything is resolved, and more just ends up feeling hand wavy.
Plus, as a thriller, I didn’t ever feel that Maya was really in much danger, except from herself.
That being said, I really enjoyed the tone and writing style, I liked Maya as a character and as a narrator, and I felt like the character aspects of this story were well developed. Each character felt distinct, and I could sense Maya’s imperfections and possible unreliabilities. I also liked the dreamlike quality of the writing, with flashbacks happening interspersed between the present day narration. It added to the sense of unease I’m sure Maya felt.
So, overall, it was fine.
Enjoyment: 3
Educational Value: 3
Emotional Impact: 2
Graphic: Alcoholism and Addiction
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Drug abuse
Minor: Murder, Stalking, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
books_baking_brews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Child death, Gaslighting, and Mental illness
tamara_joy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Vomit, Classism, and Death
Minor: Grief, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
capriqueen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Moderate: Gaslighting and Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent
crowbiz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship
murtzzie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Murder, and Drug abuse