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aiiime's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
blve0live's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment and Alcohol
ksamaine95's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
alysia_04's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
macleanbridie'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
medini_l's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Self harm and Suicidal thoughts
jerica's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Somehow, I thought this book was going to be nothing more than a cutesy love story. Despite the shattered glass flower on the cover, the somewhat ominous title, and a hint of turmoil in the description, I thought this book would be fluffy. Maybe it's because the masses love it, and I often avoid things that the masses love because they are usually surface-level and disappointing. I digress.
Part of me wishes I read reviews and sought content warnings before reading. More of me is thankful I didn't. If I knew that this book contained domestic violence and rape I probably wouldn't have read it. But here we are. I couldn't stop reading it. The writing is compelling, the storyline has many layers, and the characters are fairly complex. They feel like real people. People I know or have known.
This book is important. It breaks down the cycle of abuse in many ways and shows it from different perspectives. It is so descriptive and well written that I think even those who are lucky enough to have not experienced these things will be able to understand some of their complexities. This author is probably the only one I have read that provides such an accurate glimpse of what it's like to live in a violent home. Love vs. hate. Hope vs. fear. The ripple effect. The lies and manipulation. The shame and guilt or sometimes lack thereof. The excuses. The attempts at repair. The brokenness. The fact that it's not as simple as just leaving. The fact that people who endure abuse aren't weak, but rather they are immeasurably strong. They often not only face abuse from a loved one or loved ones, but also face consistent disbelief, misunderstanding, and judgment from others.
Please remember that you never truly know what is going on in someone else's life. You don't know what demons they fight behind closed doors or in their minds. No matter how close you are to someone, everyone has secrets. Everyone has pain. Everyone suffers. Be kind. Exude love and light. Help others when you can. Ask for and accept help when you need it. The only way out is through, and no one should have to go through alone.
Here is my content warning. If you are not feeling mentally healthy, please wait to read this book; it isn't going anywhere. I have come a long way on my healing journey, but I still experienced anxiety, physical illness, nightmares, flashbacks, and dissociation that seemed to be directly related to reading this. Clearly I was meant to read it at this time in my life, and I think I know why, but now I need to focus on self care again and continue healing everything that this book stirred up for me. If you do choose to read now, be mindful along the way. Think about what you're reading. Feel the feelings. Learn, grow, and know that you are worthy of happiness and healthy love, not only from others but from yourself.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Grief
ella1038483's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
this book is amazing! i started reading this a while ago but it gradually grows more intense and more exciting i loved it!dkgreads'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
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Infertility, Rape, Blood, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
katleyn16'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
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Blood, and Alcohol