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thatonebooklover425's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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? Yes
5.0
charlie_1313's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Homophobia, Eating disorder, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Idkisabelle_boknert's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Mental illness
Moderate: Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Self harm, and Alcohol
nathaliad25's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
5.0
I don't have words to describe how much I loved this book. There were parts that I identified a lot with Tori. In the way that she watches films because she knows that is not real, not like with books. I feel that but the other way around. Due to my aphantasia, I just cant picture the things I read, so that's why I've joy reading, because I know it's not real and I can't see it. But with movies, it becomes real, those things happen and I don't want to watch it happen. I love Michael and his flaws and perfections in Tori's eyes. I loved this book!
anonbooklover's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.0
annathechaoticreader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I'm pretty conflicted about this book honestly, but I've sat with it long enough to feel comfortable writing a fair review.
Initial thoughts upon finishing it: I wish it was a little more fleshed out and grounded. Timelines were very confusing, and A LOT happened in this book that should have been referenced in Heartstopper Vol 5 considering the gravity of the plot. Very okay book.
Reflection: While I love Tori and Heartstopper, I like her less after reading this book and I can't help but wish it was not set in that universe. I fell in love with all of the characters reading the graphic novels and honestly this book tainted the whole universe for me. It was a well written, interesting and emotionally in tuned book and honestly I could see it getting a better rating from me if it was following new characters at a different school.
I understand that this was their first book and written long before Heartstopper and was then edited and that I am not necessarily the intended audience. It's a pretty good book, deals with a lot of emotions that could be relatable to teens but I wouldn't recommend it to Heartstopper fans, ya'll can skip this one its all good <3
Initial thoughts upon finishing it: I wish it was a little more fleshed out and grounded. Timelines were very confusing, and A LOT happened in this book that should have been referenced in Heartstopper Vol 5 considering the gravity of the plot. Very okay book.
Reflection: While I love Tori and Heartstopper, I like her less after reading this book and I can't help but wish it was not set in that universe. I fell in love with all of the characters reading the graphic novels and honestly this book tainted the whole universe for me. It was a well written, interesting and emotionally in tuned book and honestly I could see it getting a better rating from me if it was following new characters at a different school.
I understand that this was their first book and written long before Heartstopper and was then edited and that I am not necessarily the intended audience. It's a pretty good book, deals with a lot of emotions that could be relatable to teens but I wouldn't recommend it to Heartstopper fans, ya'll can skip this one its all good <3
mrs_bookdragon's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
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
_leelo_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, and Self harm
sourrose's review against another edition
4.5
"Modern day The Catcher in the Rye" is a perfect way to describe this book. Truly made me feel 16 and depressed and angry at the world again, the way only teenagers can.