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laur312'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Suicide, and Self harm
crystalmethany's review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Homophobia
atlas_shruggs'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
I remember reading We Are Okay in 2017 and just crying my eyes out. It was one of the books that got me back into reading, and even though I have only read two of her books (well, three now), I have had a soft spot for Nina LaCour since then. She writes such powerful stories in such an accessible way, and I always feel so connected to her characters.
As someone who has lost someone to suicide very unexpectedly and someone who struggles with depression, starting this book was hard. It felt too close, too real, but I'm so glad I kept reading. Going through Caitlin's journey with her felt so therapeutic, and despite making me tear up it made me feel so warm and happy.
I highly recommend this book, and honestly all of LaCour's writing (I can confirm that at least three of her books are amazing), but of course check trigger warnings before reading, especially for Hold Still and We Are Okay.
https://booktriggerwarnings.com/index.php?title=Hold_Still_by_Nina_LaCour
Graphic: Suicide, Child death, Blood, Mental illness, Death, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, and Self harm
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content
madisone'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
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Self harm
Moderate: Grief and Homophobia
drraytay'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
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Blood, Self harm, Grief, Suicide, and Child death
Moderate: Homophobia
veronicalathroum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Blood, Child death, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
batmans'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? No
4.0
Moderate: Suicide, Self harm, Death, and Grief
theoceanrose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicide, Self harm, and Death
Moderate: Mental illness and Grief
lava_alva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.75
At first, I thought the pacing was a bit too slow, but it builds up the story beautifully. The ending was perfect, and the book has left me with a new perspective on life.
I think this is a book I will return to, maybe when someone I know has died and I need to get my mind of things. I know that sound sorrowful, but I feel like it’s a safety to have.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, and Suicide
Minor: Blood and Child death
starryworm'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
4.0
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Cursing and Suicide