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daniellejp16's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
megloveswords12's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Racism
talesoftammy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- 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
2.5
I did not love this book, it really wasn’t for me. To start, I found the beginning to be terribly boring and I did not feel a connection to the characters. There are multiple mentions of Nora’s mental health struggles and thoughts of suicide, however I do not feel these were handled well and the mentions of suicide were very flippant and there wasn’t any true resolution.
I did enjoy the reality of Nora’s financial struggles and the decision she made in which to deal with them (very realistic scenario in which I could see someone making the same decision in real life.) I also enjoyed Nina trying to figure out her career path and this path being portrayed as not easy, because it isn’t!!!! I did find it very interesting to see a flip side of publishing as opposed to the glamorous side we see (or want to see) and how working in publishing can affect an avid reader!
I urge you to come to a conclusion of your own about this book and would love to hear your thoughts!
Thank you to Shauna Robinson, Sourcebooks Landmark and Netgalley for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!
I did enjoy the reality of Nora’s financial struggles and the decision she made in which to deal with them (very realistic scenario in which I could see someone making the same decision in real life.) I also enjoyed Nina trying to figure out her career path and this path being portrayed as not easy, because it isn’t!!!! I did find it very interesting to see a flip side of publishing as opposed to the glamorous side we see (or want to see) and how working in publishing can affect an avid reader!
I urge you to come to a conclusion of your own about this book and would love to hear your thoughts!
Thank you to Shauna Robinson, Sourcebooks Landmark and Netgalley for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
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