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kayleejanes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Alcoholism, Blood, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Self harm
sharlapeggy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Car accident, Body shaming, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Addiction, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Drug abuse, Self harm, Rape, Death, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, Medical content, Blood, and Abandonment
nabaraditi'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Synopsis: It's about a 17 year old girl who has lost people in the past and in the present and chooses to self-harm and has attempted suicide. It's also about grief from the closest person kills themselves. So, the book starts off with her life in a psychiatric hospital and then it moves to how she manuveurs her life in the outside world with a meagre job to pay rent and utilities, make friends, and learning everyday to not give in to her old habits.
I'm not sure how to write a review for this book. This book read like some hollywood movie yet it felt surreal in some parts. And due to this, I didn't enjoy this book as much as I expected to. I enjoyed the part one more than when she gets out of the hospital. As the book is written as a story which doesn't explain why a person in pain would go back to their maladaptive behaviours, I cannot recommend this book for awareness. It's difficult to understand why Riley is the way he is and why Charlie and Julie his sister help him (in their own way). Nevertheless, if you choose to read this book, be aware of the trigger warnings and if you're in a good headspace. The book also provides a complete list of resources and helplines at the back.
Graphic: Self harm, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Drug abuse
Minor: Rape and Death of parent
chqmpagneprblms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Self harm, Violence, Rape, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Eating disorder, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Suicide
cass11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Self harm, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Rape
oliii's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Body shaming, Rape, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Death of parent, Addiction, Drug abuse, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Death, Suicide attempt, Medical content, and Grief
czoltak's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Such a painful and incredibly moving story. A great modern day representation of mental health struggles. ❤️🩹
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Blood, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, Grief, Suicide, Alcoholism, and Self harm
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia
felixhenry'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
3.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Addiction, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Blood, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
austin_lakes's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Alcoholism, and Self harm
Moderate: Cursing and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Eating disorder, Fire/Fire injury, and Rape
finding_jay'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
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Vomit, and Trafficking