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swimmer120x's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book wouldn’t have been one that I would have naturally gravitated towards, had I realized I the overall theme of the book (TW: fire injury; medical trauma ). This book came as a recommendation, so I didn’t thoroughly read the description, which was my fault.
With that being said, I do not regret reading this book. I liked how the plot unfolded. It’s a sad book but is also inspiring, especially in the epilogue.
I believe that this is a fast paced book, but due to the length, it feels kind of medium paced. I listened to the audiobook in a few days.
There are some serious content warnings that readers need to be aware of. I’ll put them in as spoilers.
almost the entire plot of the book is about a medical trauma and a fire/injury. There are also some mentions of suicidal thoughts and body dissatisfaction, understandably so given what happened. There are points of gaslighting.
With that being said, I do not regret reading this book. I liked how the plot unfolded. It’s a sad book but is also inspiring, especially in the epilogue.
I believe that this is a fast paced book, but due to the length, it feels kind of medium paced. I listened to the audiobook in a few days.
There are some serious content warnings that readers need to be aware of. I’ll put them in as spoilers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy
liciaaaaa's review
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I was disappointed. I adored The Bodyguard, and I was so excited to read another book by this author.
The storytelling felt flat to me. A situation would be described, but it felt… like it wasn’t a big deal, I guess.
I didn’t like the patient/physical therapist relationship aspect. Maybe it’s because I work in healthcare, but I couldn’t get behind it. It felt icky.
The ending felt a little rushed, almost. A lot of things happened in a short amount of time.
Now I’m split. I really liked one book, and didn’t like another. Let’s see what happens.
The storytelling felt flat to me. A situation would be described, but it felt… like it wasn’t a big deal, I guess.
I didn’t like the patient/physical therapist relationship aspect. Maybe it’s because I work in healthcare, but I couldn’t get behind it. It felt icky.
The ending felt a little rushed, almost. A lot of things happened in a short amount of time.
Now I’m split. I really liked one book, and didn’t like another. Let’s see what happens.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Injury/Injury detail, Ableism, Grief, Body shaming, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Gun violence
Minor: Body horror, Cancer, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Vomit, and Pregnancy
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