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violetmysteries723'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
2.5
Aza is a very passive main character, things seem to happen to and around her instead of because of her. Part of this seems to be because of her struggles with mental health, but she also doesn't actively move the plot forward when she has good mental health days. I empathize with her because it's clear that she doesn't choose to think and behave the way that she does, but she also struggles so much with basic things
Daisy is annoying and unlikable at best, and a two-faced jerk at worst. The friendship arc between Aza and Daisy throughout the book is more of a line than an arc.
Emotionally, none of these main characters felt like real people to me. Aza says she's upset about her mental health struggles, but her actions don't reflect that feeling. Daisy is one-note in every single scene, which is perhaps just her personality, but it would have been nice to see a little emotion from her at some point
Overall, I don't regret reading this book, but I do regret buying a physical copy. I pre-ordered a signed copy of the book back in the day which I still think is cool, I just wish it was a signed copy of a book I will actually want to read more than once.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Death of parent, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Moderate: Body shaming, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Bullying
Minor: Grief, Blood, and Classism
phoebe_erh'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
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, Car accident, Toxic friendship, Self harm, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Vomit and Classism
nmoji'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
4.5
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Medical content, Grief, Drug use, Death of parent, Classism, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Chronic illness and Alcoholism
mariaviola'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
4.5
Graphic: Car accident, Mental illness, Self harm, Death of parent, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Classism, Medical content, and Toxic friendship
ratxheart's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Chronic illness, Medical content, Mental illness, Self harm, and Classism