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calamityriz3s's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Sexual content
amabp's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Sexual content
Moderate: Child death
bravelass85's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
There are moments in this book that are so spot on to this type of sadness and grief - lines that show real insight.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Suicide
penofpossibilities's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
I went like 'i shouldnt read this right now because it'll be triggering' and then i read it anyway
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Self harm, Mental illness, Suicide, and Child death
Moderate: Body horror, Medical content, Sexual harassment, Addiction, and Sexual content
_fallinglight_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Classism
alexanock's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
this book is very triggering so if you have dealt with <sh> or <suicidal thoughts> please take precautions
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Death, and Self harm
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
sakuraisobsessedwithbooks's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Suicide
Moderate: Self harm and Sexual content
sianjkh's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nina lacour has this wonderful skill of writing books that mirror everything i have buried deep within me with no intention of ever unearthing. this book took me the better part of 6 months to read simply because I needed to become a better person to finish it. Hold Still has all the elements i loved in We Are Okay hinting behind the words, not quite there yet. give me two years and i'll reread this book and find it in an entirely different light than I do now
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual content
atlas_shruggs's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
I had a lump in my throat throughout most of this book, as I always do when reading Nina LaCour. Her writing is so gorgeous. It's simple and easy to read, but god it hits hard. Her debut, Hold Still, follows 17 year old Caitlin as she tries to come to terms with her best friend's suicide, and move on with her life. The story takes place over a year of Caitlin's life, interspersed with journal entries from her friend's journal. It is a beautiful story about loss and friendship, growing up and grief.
I remember reading We Are Okay in 2017 and just crying my eyes out. It was one of the books that got me back into reading, and even though I have only read two of her books (well, three now), I have had a soft spot for Nina LaCour since then. She writes such powerful stories in such an accessible way, and I always feel so connected to her characters.
As someone who has lost someone to suicide very unexpectedly and someone who struggles with depression, starting this book was hard. It felt too close, too real, but I'm so glad I kept reading. Going through Caitlin's journey with her felt so therapeutic, and despite making me tear up it made me feel so warm and happy.
I highly recommend this book, and honestly all of LaCour's writing (I can confirm that at least three of her books are amazing), but of course check trigger warnings before reading, especially for Hold Still and We Are Okay.
https://booktriggerwarnings.com/index.php?title=Hold_Still_by_Nina_LaCour
I remember reading We Are Okay in 2017 and just crying my eyes out. It was one of the books that got me back into reading, and even though I have only read two of her books (well, three now), I have had a soft spot for Nina LaCour since then. She writes such powerful stories in such an accessible way, and I always feel so connected to her characters.
As someone who has lost someone to suicide very unexpectedly and someone who struggles with depression, starting this book was hard. It felt too close, too real, but I'm so glad I kept reading. Going through Caitlin's journey with her felt so therapeutic, and despite making me tear up it made me feel so warm and happy.
I highly recommend this book, and honestly all of LaCour's writing (I can confirm that at least three of her books are amazing), but of course check trigger warnings before reading, especially for Hold Still and We Are Okay.
https://booktriggerwarnings.com/index.php?title=Hold_Still_by_Nina_LaCour
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Child death, Blood, Mental illness, Death, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, and Self harm
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content
laceb007's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
I love this book. I love everything Nina LaCour writes and this book is no exception. It's beautifully written and so deeply sad. As someone who's been in a situation similar to Caitlin's, this book does a great job of showing how painful it is to lose someone to suicide. How messy and angry and all consuming that grief is. The characters are so well written and well rounded. Definitely one of my new favorites.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Self harm
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Lesbophobia