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kappafrog's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was absolutely lovely. I wish it had been the length of a full novel, with more incidental stuff to go in between the main story beats to develop the characters and ideas further. But I'm a sucker for books about sentient technology, and this was really sweet. I thought that Sal's character worked well as a trans metaphor, and the asexual rep really made me smile.
Graphic: Hate crime and Grief
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death
shelvesofivy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Grief and Hate crime
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Medical content and Suicidal thoughts
jayisreading's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
There was a particular gentleness to this novella that made for a rather cosy read. It was nice to find a story that centered wlw and asexual characters, and despite the shortness of the book, they were relatively well developed. I felt there was something left to be desired, especially when it came to the plot and worldbuilding, but that would require fleshing this book out into a novel.
Graphic: Xenophobia, Hate crime, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death
wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
I enjoyed this.
In saying that, I wish there was more world building since it was a little light on it. Is there a reason why Clara uses trains/buses when in a futuristic setting? It kinda felt like present day, but there's also robots and "raises" (non-AI, usually animal shaped), but no other seemingly meaningful differences in a technically advanced reality.
I also would have loved a bit more depth to the characters.
In saying that, I wish there was more world building since it was a little light on it. Is there a reason why Clara uses trains/buses when in a futuristic setting? It kinda felt like present day, but there's also robots and "raises" (non-AI, usually animal shaped), but no other seemingly meaningful differences in a technically advanced reality.
I also would have loved a bit more depth to the characters.
Minor: Grief, Hate crime, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Fire/Fire injury
troisha's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Hate crime
Minor: Death and Suicidal thoughts
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