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beetandbaguette's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Grief, Violence, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Racism, Infertility, Racial slurs, Slavery, Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, and Death
nicoleisalwaysreading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really enjoyed the way this read like a ghost story or a thriller with supernatural elements. I was starting to get scared for what Ava would find lurking in Martha or in her house (there were hints of actual possession, and in way, I do think Wilkerson Sexton was saying that racism is a demonic possession), and the build-up to the two key points in Josephine's story was captivating. This book was structured in an interesting and smart way. I will say, I felt like I wanted more scenes to fully play out, such as the supernatural linkage between Josephine-Gladys-Ava, more clear explanations of the Revisioners and the extent of their gifts, and how Josephine made her way to freedom as a child/with Jupiter. I have really been trying to figure out how exactly I feel about open endings, and this one was another to add to my recent list.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Infertility, Violence, Slavery, Racism, and Blood
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