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halem13's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Car accident, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Mass/school shootings, Self harm, Violence, Racism, Death of parent, Grief, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Slavery
sunshinesyst3m'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
4.75
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Gore, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Racism, Child death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Police brutality
lilifane'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
A really good book with great anxiety representation (second book in a row, what are the odds). Loved the characters (a little too much), loved the writing and the atmosphere and how themes like toxic masculinity, intergenerational trauma, internalized racism but also black joy were discussed here.
As an older sister this was hard to read on so many levels. I loved the way the brothers interacted and talked with each other, got to know each other again. But uff, my poor heart. They both had to go through so much.
There were some things that didn't work for me in the plot/logic of the story when it came to some decisions Alex made. But overall this was a really great although emotionally very painful read.
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Grief, and Gun violence
Minor: Self harm, Car accident, Medical content, Police brutality, and Slavery
bookcaptivated's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Child death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Murder, Racism, Car accident, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, and Grief
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Slavery, Alcohol, and Colonisation
shutupiamreading'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
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Car accident, Death of parent, Grief, and Slavery
amradio'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
The way they tackled fear was excellent was well as Alex forging his own meanings to life and what it means "to be a man"
The complex relationship between Alex and Izzy
Not to mention Talia was one of my fav characters and I love when a book includes Spanish since I know Spanish as well
Graphic: Grief, Gun violence, and Racism
Moderate: Car accident, Child death, and Death of parent
amplawrence's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Racism, Violence, Death, Mental illness, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Slavery and Rape
jennyg1234's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Self harm
Minor: Gun violence
erine's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
From the get go, Alex has already lost his parents to a car crash, and also his best friend/girlfriend's brother to a different car crash. Ever since losing his parents, Alex suffers from the curse of being able to peek into the future. Alex lives with an Aunt and his younger brother who has closed himself off, so Alex does not have many close relationships. We meet Alex as he's highly anxious over his future visions and his own future, particular his future with his girlfriend Talia. At first, this curse seemed a little contrived, but I liked the backstory that unfolds as the Reader learns more about Alex's family.
A large portion of the story suffers from the "so many things could have been resolved if you'd just told someone else about what is happening." But ultimately, Alex finds a way to share his burdens and anxieties. This sounds heartwarming or uplifting, but it comes at a very high cost.
Note: a lot of loss through death; extrajudicial murder; gun violence; racism.
Moderate: Gun violence, Murder, and Racism
Minor: Car accident
aus10england's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I enjoyed the representation of anxiety, and how that related to the characters. The characters themselves were quite well written, the relationship between Alex and Isaiah specifically made the entire reading experience worth it.
This this would be a great read for a YA audience in understanding racism and gun violence in America.
Graphic: Gun violence, Child death, and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse