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knitreadkate's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.75
So many feelings from this book.
It was a cosy library read with many heart warming moments and a heavy, emotional moment about 75% in. That heaviness stayed with me for the remainder of the book and I don’t feel like it was resolved.
Like others have said, I completely didn’t see the years next to some of the chapters to denote flashbacks and but you pick up on it as you read. There are multiple POVs from different characters, mostly Mukesh and Aliesha.
I absolutely loved Mukesh’s story arc and provided so many heart warming moments.
I have so many questions for Aleisha.
As wonderful as the community get together in Aidan’s memory was - I couldn’t help but think the whole time that Aidan was trying so hard to take care of Leilah - he was parentified.
While I don’t know the answer, I feel I need to know something about how Leilah would be taken care of after all of Aidan’s efforts. It shouldn't be left on Aleisha's shoulders.
While I don’t know the answer, I feel I need to know something about how Leilah would be taken care of after all of Aidan’s efforts. It shouldn't be left on Aleisha's shoulders.
I’d say it’s almost a cosy read however the book deals with heavy mental health and suicide.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Cancer
iicydiamonds's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Suicide
they_planet's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
I'm going to need to sit with this book a while before I review it.
But initial thoughts: Wow.
But initial thoughts: Wow.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
ellent's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Cancer, and Suicide
jodiebean's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Grief and Mental illness
emilyrosebooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
This was a beautiful work of contemporary fiction that absolutely captures how reading is more than just a hobby, or a form of distraction or entertainment, it really can bring people together. I'm enamored with Mukesh and Aleisha and their unlikely friendship. This story is crushing and beautiful in the best ways.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
bennettanneb's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
samanthabush14's review
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Suicide
meganclark's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Death
zgreyz's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
i liked it, but didn’t love it. i like the overall theme of connecting with people through books and being able to relate them to real life situations and stuff.
i’m judgy about the books picked for the list.
and aside from the one shocking event it felt slow and like nothing much really happened so i’m just kinda neutral about it
i’m judgy about the books picked for the list.
and aside from the one shocking event it felt slow and like nothing much really happened so i’m just kinda neutral about it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide