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cats33's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent, Suicide, and Cancer
Moderate: Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol
Minor: Medical content
befrazzledenby's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? No
4.5
This is the kind of book I would have devoured in high school. I felt very seen and held especially in the final chapters. Left me with a weird feeling and was at times pretty slow paced, but other than that, a pretty gentle YA read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Grief, Medical content, Blood, and Death of parent
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
This book is probably one of the easiest 5 stars I've ever given. This was written so poetically and beautifully that I found myself tabbing so many of the pages and highlighting *so* many lines. I think it captures mental illness, grief, first love (and loss of it) so perfectly in just over 200 pages. The relationship between the Marin and Mabel is complex and heartbreaking. Every character, from Marin to the woman who works in the pottery shop is distinct and jumps off the page. I also really loved the literary references that were peppered throughout the narrative. Everything about this, from the writing to the relationships to the sapphic and mental health representation makes this a modern classic in my eyes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Mental illness, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Cancer and Blood
Minor: Incest, Confinement, Medical content, Outing, and Suicide
onespicyrat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death
Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Medical content, and Sexual content
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