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emey_reading07's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Mental illness
Moderate: Death and Sexual content
literarypenguin's review
emotional
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
3.0
History Is All You Left Me was a book I was expecting to enjoy a lot more then I did. It was a disappointing read to say the least but I did like some parts while other didn't sit to well with me. Especially toward the end.
History Is All You Left Me is about a young man named Griffin trying to deal with the loss of his first love and best friend, Theo. While he struggles with his OCD and compulsions acting up he also has to come to terms with sharing that same grief with Theo's current boyfriend Jackson. Griffin must learn to live in a world without Theo and keep his friends and family close or risk pushing them away in the process.
The parts I did like were the representation of Griffin's OCD. While it got repetitive at times it did give an honest look into someone dealing with that disorder and how they navigate their day to day life while keeping their compulsions in check. It was refreshing to see that represented in a book and in a main character. Another thing I liked was how no character was totally good or totally bad, they were all in a morally grey area and I appreciate that. Just like real life, no person is true good or true bad just grey. Also how raw and honest the process of grief is, how losing someone can turn a person into the worst of themselves or make them do things they wouldn't normally do.
The parts I didn't like or didn't feel right were how I believed we were getting a certain romance but then at the last second another romance twist was thrown into the mix. While that relationship did have it's cute moments, the way it happened felt rushed and thrown in out of nowhere just because. I wished that the romance was built up a lot sooner or we got little hints to it sooner, maybe then it would have made the romance between the two more believable. I also felt like Theo was a bit of a jerk to be honest. I mean he made his best friend and love interest wait around for him in hopes of getting back together but it never happening. Also he didn't do too much to stop the feud between his current boyfriend and ex. That wasn't good behavior in my opinion. I also felt like Jackson was underutilized and could have been used way more then he was.
Adam's writing really did shine in this book! I really loved how he wrote grief and loss, as someone who experienced loss I can say this book hit home with me on several levels!
I can say this book might not have worked for me but it may work for someone else. So if you do want to give this book a try then give it a go! If you want a book detailing grief and loss in a honest and appropriate way then History Is All You Left Me might be for you!
History Is All You Left Me is about a young man named Griffin trying to deal with the loss of his first love and best friend, Theo. While he struggles with his OCD and compulsions acting up he also has to come to terms with sharing that same grief with Theo's current boyfriend Jackson. Griffin must learn to live in a world without Theo and keep his friends and family close or risk pushing them away in the process.
The parts I did like were the representation of Griffin's OCD. While it got repetitive at times it did give an honest look into someone dealing with that disorder and how they navigate their day to day life while keeping their compulsions in check. It was refreshing to see that represented in a book and in a main character. Another thing I liked was how no character was totally good or totally bad, they were all in a morally grey area and I appreciate that. Just like real life, no person is true good or true bad just grey. Also how raw and honest the process of grief is, how losing someone can turn a person into the worst of themselves or make them do things they wouldn't normally do.
The parts I didn't like or didn't feel right were how I believed we were getting a certain romance but then at the last second another romance twist was thrown into the mix. While that relationship did have it's cute moments, the way it happened felt rushed and thrown in out of nowhere just because. I wished that the romance was built up a lot sooner or we got little hints to it sooner, maybe then it would have made the romance between the two more believable. I also felt like Theo was a bit of a jerk to be honest. I mean he made his best friend and love interest wait around for him in hopes of getting back together but it never happening. Also he didn't do too much to stop the feud between his current boyfriend and ex. That wasn't good behavior in my opinion. I also felt like Jackson was underutilized and could have been used way more then he was.
Adam's writing really did shine in this book! I really loved how he wrote grief and loss, as someone who experienced loss I can say this book hit home with me on several levels!
I can say this book might not have worked for me but it may work for someone else. So if you do want to give this book a try then give it a go! If you want a book detailing grief and loss in a honest and appropriate way then History Is All You Left Me might be for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Abortion
besotted's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, Abandonment, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, Body horror, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Outing, Self harm, and Abortion
luananki's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual content
Minor: Car accident, Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, and Panic attacks/disorders
jamespotterluv's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
4.75
oh mY GODDD okay what a ride. tbh i really really wanted to give this 5 stars, i love this book so much but i'm picky. adam, ur 'plot twists' were so random. like there was one i was expecting, and it kind of made sense, but the next one??? like huh? there was no build up, no suggestion to even HINT it had happened and then there was suddenly a sentence explaining it had happened. very confusing fr. ANOTHER THING pls drop the blame game. griffin would not blame anyone for theo's death idec. that's not a spoiler bc y'all know he's dead from the first sentence! it's kind of realistic in terms of dealing w grief and stuff buT THERE'S LIKE A FEW MOMENTS where i'm questioning it n i'm like hmmmm. but it's really good. i meAN SAD HONESTLY but yk. it took a while to read bc i was in a reading slump for a bit but there was no issue picking up where i left off and it's easy to follow fr<3 AND THERE WAS ONE MOMENT WHEN I GASPED FR LIKE. also i hate this one bitch but we don't talk abt her. y'all will know who i mean.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Mental illness
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis and Adult/minor relationship
evelynyle_88's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Another masterpiece sad story from Adam Silvera!! I love this story so much with back and forth plot. Following the story of Griffin who walked down the memory lane, he felt sad and devestated just because his bestfriend died.
I love that he tried to find his life again in the future and moved on. Griffin and Theo were soulmate, indeed. But, for me... Wade and Griffin are destiny.
This is beyond beautiful! Thank you, Adam for a new experience in this story! I love your writing style so much!
I love that he tried to find his life again in the future and moved on. Griffin and Theo were soulmate, indeed. But, for me... Wade and Griffin are destiny.
This is beyond beautiful! Thank you, Adam for a new experience in this story! I love your writing style so much!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Abortion
lish_e's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Abortion
mxbluet18's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Trigger warnings for History is All You Left Me include: abortion, biphobia, compulsions, death, drowning, grief,
homophobia, loss of a loved one; OCD, panic attacks; sex and statutory rape.
☆
☆
This book follows two main characters, one of whom is alive, and the other is dead. It follows the story of Griffin and his ex-boyfriend Theo.
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Griffin is OCD, panic attacks and a delusional disorder. And he is in love with his oldest friend Theo, even after Theo has moved on, and even after his death.
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It follows the lives of Griffin and Theo, Wade and Jackson. The way their lives intersected, and impacted on each other, and the impact Theo had on each of their lives too.
homophobia, loss of a loved one; OCD, panic attacks; sex and statutory rape.
☆
☆
This book follows two main characters, one of whom is alive, and the other is dead. It follows the story of Griffin and his ex-boyfriend Theo.
~
Griffin is OCD, panic attacks and a delusional disorder. And he is in love with his oldest friend Theo, even after Theo has moved on, and even after his death.
~
It follows the lives of Griffin and Theo, Wade and Jackson. The way their lives intersected, and impacted on each other, and the impact Theo had on each of their lives too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Death, Mental illness, Rape, and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness, Homophobia, and Biphobia
addyisnothere's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, and Death
Moderate: Biphobia and Homophobia
Minor: Abortion
readingelli's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual content, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Questionable teenage decisions,