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meganfuhr's review against another edition
I couldn't connect with any of the characters. I was under the impression that it'd be about their trauma and dealing with it, but instead it seemed to be, about their trauma, and how they are using that as an excuse to be obnoxious
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, War, Self harm, Medical content, Violence, Gaslighting, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Grief, Car accident, Stalking, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, Blood, and Cursing
Moderate: Bullying
hmbird's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
This is my favorite book. I have emotionally connected with the characters and I love that it has made me so happy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Child death, Grief, and War
Moderate: Cursing, Car accident, Gore, Alcoholism, and Blood
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
fizzy_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Child death, Violence, and Death of parent
therealsouls's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
5 stars. WE π NEED π MORE π OF π THESE π TYPES π OF π NOVELS
But I need another heart because this one is broken.
But I need another heart because this one is broken.
"Don't you think it's funny how people say "lost" as if they were just misplaced? But maybe it's a different meaning of "lost," in that you don't know where they went."
"Letters to the Lost" by Brigid Kemmerer is now my favourite book. It's a story of grief, trust, and the places from which hope can emerge. When Declan Murphy (juvenile delinquent) replies to Juliet Young's letter written to her dead mother on her tombstone, an unexpected relationship starts to form. Juliet and Declan are anonymous, yet they learn more about each other's hardships and backstories. Through these letters, they support and encourage each other through these times. And that's what's so beautiful about it. It's a breathtaking YA sad romance between a boy and girl both suffering from grief with strong character development throughout the novel.
βWhen everything goes to hell around you, the only way to go is forward.β
Unlike any novel, "Letters to the Lost" is original. No cheesy tropes. There were so many metaphors, characters, and moments to unravel. This novel screams creativity on every single page! For example, Juliet's coping mechanism of writing letters to her dead mother. Who thinks of that?! How photos maintain a substantial significance throughout, who thinks of that?! Any other author would use some banality instead.
"Rev, I could kiss you."
"Brush your teeth first."
(this is just a goofy lil moment that deserved a spot on the review)
As well as that, you never got bored; there was always a cookie in this jar. Or a piece of broccoli for a heartbreaker. "Letters To The Lost" is an all-in-one kit: romance, anger, sadness, happiness, laughter, and so on. Even though sadness is the facade, there's hope hiding under it. And a good chuckle, too!
If you have not read this novel already, read it! It's not 1000 pages long, but still a journey of a lifetime. Two, actually. Two which you'll connect with, admire, and love with your entire being. Two which will lead you from the rock bottoms of adversity to the mountaintops of faith, and everything in between. I hope you'll love it as much as I do.
Thank you for this, Brigid Kemmerer.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence
sophiecatherine's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
Only four stars because it was definitely somewhat chaotic and had its lengths. Also, all the extra drama at the end was unnecessary and disgusting, ngl. But except for that, this was an enjoyable reading experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Grief, War, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Death, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
terezar114's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- 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
4.25
This book had me in the biggest chokehold and I read 300 in a day. Yes, that's a lot. It's inspiring i a way and it'll make you think about things differently once you finish it. Duclan's backstory is the saddest thing ever. The way he experiences emotions through this books is so insane. I felt so bad for him so many times, I mean his parents were shitty and the way he saw himself and hinted of suicide sometimes was just heartbreaking. Juliett's mom made me want to rip the book apart, like what the hell was she thinking. Emotions are portrayed incredibly in this book. The plot itself is so unique and just cool that you are taken by it. I would have prefered if we saw more of the actual relationship between them than the last two pages or so. Overall this book had me hooked and I definitely recommend it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident, Violence, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Child death
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