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lavenderrapture's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Incest, and Suicide
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Abandonment
chelseyg's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest
laciebug's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, and Suicide
hello_britty89's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Suzuma did an incredible job tackling a forbidden relationship between brother and sister and how lines can be easily blurred, and ultimately, crossed when you find yourself acting more as parents of the household rather than siblings. Like Lochan and Maya, as a reader, you are not sure whether to root for or condemn these characters. By the end of the novel, I felt totally gut-punched, despite knowing there could not be a happy resolution. This didn't get a 5-star from me due to some pacing issues and time jumps that felt a bit disjointed, but I would absolute recommend this book to anyone who can overcome the trigger warnings attached.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicide
laura_avila's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest, Suicide, and Abandonment
pandora1528's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Suicide
dalstellar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
ive always been aware of this book and have always just been curious about how a ya book with this content was traditionally published and so ive always sort of been curious to read it - upon reading i have determined that the answer is very hays code esque in like those involved in the taboo/ "immoral" behaviour have to come to a terrible end. anyways its honestly not really what i expected. its very explicit at times which i didnt feel comfortable reading bc they are teenagers and i did skip parts. i dont really know how to feel about this tbh but my nosiness has finally been sated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Incest, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, and Abandonment
liwybookclub's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Abandonment
mpaz9_'s review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Abandonment