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lilshelly's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I latched onto this book as a teen, finding comfort in Craig's rocky journey. I understood the pressures, the anxiety, the fear. I understood Craig's character so deeply that it terrified me. Somehow this fear also provided me with immense comfort. Comfort that I wasn't alone. If someone could write the way I felt so clearly, then surely I wasn't the only one who felt the way I did, right?
I love the vulnerability and insecurities of this book. My copy is incredibly worn and covered in highlighter and pen, marking my various re-reads over the years. I've seen my own evolution from the scared kid like Craig to a more stable and hopeful individual. Life is still scary--that doesn't go away. We just better learn how to handle it.
I highly encourage anyone who's ever felt scared or insecure, or struggled with fighting their own mind, or even wondered how to connect with loved ones who you've seen struggle--I encourage you all to read this book. Sometimes we need the eyes of a young person to show us how terrifying and wonderful life can really be.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Toxic friendship
carlyjb16's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Drug use, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
emmanuel0627's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
kimrice992's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Moderate: War
Minor: Addiction, Drug use, Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
autism6000's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Drug use
devinthedaydreamer's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Deadnaming, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Transphobia
trinkins's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Great book! Suggest reading the content warnings before attempting this read.littlefox1322's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Drug use, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Deadnaming, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Outing, and Alcohol
mindybrown's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Drug use, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Suicide attempt
arsenelouppain's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Self harm
Minor: Transphobia