A review by talknerdybookblog
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano

emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Representation: Black Gay supporting character, Latina supporting character and side character, Asian side character

Quick Take: A beautifully written book that takes its time to explore how someone can learn to trust and love again after a tremendous loss; flashing back and forth between the hours before the crash and Edward's current reality, the author explores what it means to be true to yourself and the connections that help you overcome such heartache.

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Mature Themes:

• PTSD
• Grief of losing family
– Also, the grief of not being able to have kids 
• Non-descriptive sex 
• References to abortion


Possible Triggers: Yes

• MC dealing with the death of his whole family and being the sole survivor of a plane crash
• Discusses miscarriages 
• Supporting character has cancer


Ending:
HFN