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re-read 2025

Craig, just tell Raina that nothing needs to be decided now and that your love doesn’t fade because of what’s going on.

I think so much of the Craig/Raina miscommunication is based in Craig not seeing Raina’s situation. If he’d just acknowledged her tough situation and told her that he still wanted her within those constraints, it would have given them both so much relief

Don’t think I can get through this one. Too triggering. It’s definitely well written and the illustrations are amazing

This is where the "bro are you actually listening to her" elements of the book intensify. I swear. I don't think the "nice guy" trope existed yet in 2003 but there's a lot of it here.

The ending of chapter 2 is touching, but dear god, Craig, you're killing me here. Maybe it's because I know the ending pisses me off but Craig, sweet as he is, kind of sucks throughout the book. Raina is imperfect but honest. Also holy shit I forgot how triggering the Christian camp sections of this book are. If you were lucky enough not to experience this check out the Jesus Camp documentary, it's real lol

It’s bitterly cold outside and it’s about time I actually read this in the winter (not July like last time lol). I have a few problems with this book that I’m sure I’ll ramble about here but before we get started, justice for Raina