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tobia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Death and Sexual assault
Minor: Drug use
starneva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I was younger than the main character when I read this, yet I felt older than her the whole time. I understand that that can happen to people who experience traumas, but when she described herself at 13--before the traumas--she sounded 8 to me.
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Homophobia
elodiethefangirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Grief
liha01'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? It's complicated
5.0
I’ve reread it at least five times. Deeply cathartic. It can make you feel anything. From sadness, confusion, nostalgia to relief, hope or joy.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, and Suicide
mishagalaxy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
merlesstorys'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
2.0
The writing style was really painful for me (because it was so slow and the letters didn’t really help me feel immersed) but at the same time Laurel‘s story was quite beautiful.
If it weren’t for the slowness of the book and how I really didn’t get to connect with anyone in this book, I may have given it more stars, but 2 feel right to me right now.
This book felt quite therapeutic though, even if it’s just in the knowledge of that I‘m happy I‘m not as depressed and traumatized as Laurel.
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Child death, Violence, Dementia, Car accident, and Death of parent
the_readingfox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide
loregerblin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Grief
taliatalksbooks'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
3.0
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Alcohol
kunsetzz's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicide, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment