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hughesie's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Slavery, Antisemitism, and Sexual harassment
heartfelthullabaloo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape
gwenswoons's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
lightseeker's review
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
tyreadsbooks_'s review
4.0
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
ashtheaudiomancer's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Police brutality, and Abandonment
Minor: Terminal illness
Most of the content warnings you can infer from the description, but just be aware they are very much part of the story and you will not be able to skim over them.amberjackonski's review
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
author_d_r_oestreicher's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
Magic realismbox_wine_hero's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, and Death of parent
delilahblues's review
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
The story is about a young man who is sent to a boys school for a minor crime. Once there, he begins to see ghosts and finds out about the dark history of the school. It is a duel perspective book with most of the story told between the young boy and his older sister who is willing to do whatever it takes to rescue her brother.
I’m not typically a fan of multiple perspectives in books bc they can often be disjointed, but Due’s writing style makes it easier to follow.
All in all, I cannot recommend this book (or really *any* of her books) enough. This book is hyped for a reason. Be sure to check trigger warnings before diving in though!
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail