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yush's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The characters were complex and consistent. The plot explored a myriad of topics and emotions. It dealt with the complexities of human relationships with a lightness and honesty that is marvellous.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use and Violence
annoyedhumanoid'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
3.75
i most enjoyed the plots concerning the core four siblings and, later, their plus-one. you'd think they be the majority of the plot, but there are a lot of subplots that have little-to-no bearing on the main storyline, and i understand wanting to make this gigantic party with all these interesting people feel more alive, but after a while i stopped caring and just wanted to skip to the Rivas. it was overall pretty good though
book cover discussion: the British one is so much better than that of the United States, like the pretty sunset/fire (👀) colors, the serif font. unfortunately it doesn't carry over perfectly to the square aspect ratio for the audiobook.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Car accident, Abortion, and Fire/Fire injury
cristinareading'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
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexism, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Car accident and Fire/Fire injury
eviecanactuallyread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Body shaming
laurennicole98's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Minor: Violence and Car accident
brittanyboston18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Infidelity, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Violence, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
olivia1007's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol
kayabennett'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
firstly, i absolutely love how the events of the book all is wrapped up in one day (with the exception of the flashbacks). i like medium/fast paced books so this definitely was the one for me. i actually started reading malibu rising because the secret history was being too slow for me and i needed to read something else before i fell into a book slump.
for the characters, i am so in love with each and everyone of them (except mick, fuck you. you know what you did.) i am especially in love with june and the way she was talked about by her children made me tear up about every single time. yes, she had flaws and she knew that but they were because of mick’s actions and i hate him for that. nina-baby, you deserve the world and more (also, fuck you brandon). the way she was so selfless to care for her siblings after her mother’s death and even before it makes nina so lovable. nina had been put through so much (as so did all the other siblings) and i hope she’s living her best life in portugal.
i also want to mention that tjr’s books all being in the same universe is literally my favorite thing ever. seeing mentions of people from daisy homes and the six and evelyn hugo lights up my face.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Gun violence, Infertility, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
strixy16'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
1.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Gun violence and Car accident
bookswithgeorgia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment