A review by fuchs_galaxis
Pansies by Alexis Hall

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A delightful love story that is full of second and third and twentieth chances. One of those "maybe it shouldn't have all worked out, but I'm glad it did" sorts of stories.

A lot of tenderness, a lot of growth, a lot of learning how to leave home and come back again.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Violence

Moderate: Bullying, Suicide, Terminal illness, Death of parent

Minor: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Classism

The

childhood bully reformed into surprise gay and good boyfriend

arc was well done, but might be upsetting if you dealt with a lot of bullying