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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
_mia_melina_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Alcohol, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
kristenmeiser's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Suicide, Self harm, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, Death, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
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
reading_rubies's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Suicide, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Drug abuse, Trafficking, Alcoholism, and Drug use
Minor: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cursing
rat_shell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Self harm, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
allsoppyy's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Suicide, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, and Self harm
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Suicide attempt
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
senkia9'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
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Self harm, Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, Cursing, and Death