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befrazzledenby's review against another edition
ahaha this was super triggering
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, and Self harm
starstruuk's review
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Suicide
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
drraytay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Blood, Self harm, Grief, Suicide, and Child death
Moderate: Homophobia
veronicalathroum's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Such an important, heavy, heartbreaking book. Content warning/ trigger warning for anyone sensitive to discussing suicide or suicidality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Blood, Child death, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
bookishkenzie's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Child death and Blood
Minor: Homophobia
lava_alva's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.75
I really enjoy the writing style and the pictures in the book.
At first, I thought the pacing was a bit too slow, but it builds up the story beautifully. The ending was perfect, and the book has left me with a new perspective on life.
I think this is a book I will return to, maybe when someone I know has died and I need to get my mind of things. I know that sound sorrowful, but I feel like it’s a safety to have.
At first, I thought the pacing was a bit too slow, but it builds up the story beautifully. The ending was perfect, and the book has left me with a new perspective on life.
I think this is a book I will return to, maybe when someone I know has died and I need to get my mind of things. I know that sound sorrowful, but I feel like it’s a safety to have.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, and Suicide
Minor: Blood and Child death
mandkips's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Homophobia
massivepizzacrust's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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
Whyyy was this the cover chosen for the storygraph book page, the limited palette cover I got from the library is so much prettier. Anyway.
Nina LaCour knows how to stab me in the heart. I loved We Are Okay and I loved Hold Still. I am always pulled into her worlds and her characters' minds. I love reading books set where I live but there's more to it than that. Her characters are human and flawed and always trying their best to be good people and find a way forward. On a lighter note, I now really wish I had a backyard big enough to build a huge treehouse.
Nina LaCour knows how to stab me in the heart. I loved We Are Okay and I loved Hold Still. I am always pulled into her worlds and her characters' minds. I love reading books set where I live but there's more to it than that. Her characters are human and flawed and always trying their best to be good people and find a way forward. On a lighter note, I now really wish I had a backyard big enough to build a huge treehouse.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Child death
This book focuses on the aftermath of a suicide. It containspickingweeds's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.25
A really poignant book about moving on, guilt and grief. I cried multiple times while reading this, and finished it in a couple of days. I like the writing style and how it's bare-bones, minimal in way that showed clearly Caitlin's emotions. I also really liked how the book showed how a death affects so many people in the community, and how it's able to bring people together even closer than before. While reading this, it is important to remember Caitlin is still a teen, and isn't a perfect friend because she's out of her depth. Despite this, to me she remains a relatable character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Self harm, and Death
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Toxic friendship