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sarahreadsromance's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
I don’t know who said this book was funny. I would not describe it as that. It has humorous moments for sure, but on the whole this is not an “extremely funny” book.
I loved it and I think you should read it.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Alcohol
anniesher23's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Martha’s development feels earned and real. I was impressed at how, even at her worst, I felt and understood her anger. Then I felt her shame and remorse. And when she puts in the work to repair her relationships, she is held accountable, and her loved ones are too.
As a side note, I think this is a really important book within the context of mental health/treatment and reproductive justice.
This book is so heartbreaking, but it’s also hopeful. I love how much love there is in this story 🤍
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Abortion
maggienistler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Suicide
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
aileen_macalister's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Mosan writes a complex and altogether frustrating character that makes you read on just in the hope that some good will come of it.
She says this book is about more than mental health and I can see that point of view. At it's core though the story would not unfold without the mental health struggles and the mental health struggles would not happen without the story.
I was not expecting this to be as much about motherhood as it was. Without giving too much away, I found it's description of motherhood and the conflicting thoughts women in today's society, especially those who struggle with mental health, have on the subject raw and beautiful.
I wish I could have scored it a 4/5 but I could not get past the style choices which is very much a personal preference but it really distracted me from the book's core themes and message. So 3.5/5 is where I have settled.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infertility, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Abortion, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Death and Death of parent
katierobertsonshaddix'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
1.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
readersreadingnook's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Grief, and Pregnancy
alexisgarcia'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 ending was amazing though
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
eeviee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
ashlyntalksbooks'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
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Self harm, Grief, Abortion, and Alcohol
bookish_daph'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: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death
Minor: Death of parent