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nytephoenyx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
We have some interesting characters, though, and all of them have different sides that leave the reader interested in digging down and learning their truth. I was interested in all three of the principle characters in the past, and I grew to understand why we also had a present-time storyline. That one I didn't love, but it was fine. It served the final twist, and that was what mattered.
I'd recommend Wild Women and the Blues to the right kind of reader. They'd have to be an historical fiction fan, for one. It's got the edges of a lost love kind of love story, as well as many aspects that make books set in Prohibition really interesting. I appreciated having a different perspective telling the story - not a flapper, not a white girl, not a bootlegger, not a mobster. There's a formula to this story as well - the dual storyline - that makes it a tried-and-true format that many people enjoy.
If you enjoy adult historical fiction, historical fiction from Black perspectives, and the 20s, this is a great book to check out.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Car accident, Child death, Murder, Racism, and Rape
Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Minor: War
destdest's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The history was rich and seamlessly weaved in. I thought the slang and 20's terminology was good though did they have the f-bomb back then, idk. In some stories, it can feel like they're info-dumping the time-period's slang. I didn't feel that way here.
I also enjoyed all the main characters and their complexities. Even Trudy, who wasn't the typical mean girl. Eziekel annoyed me but had me rooting for him all at the same time.
If I have a nitpick, Sawyer's struggle with guilt and
CW: colorist remarks, death, attempted sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual violence, Gun violence, Violence, Pregnancy, Murder, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Child death, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
amye's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcohol and Blood
antonique_reads'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Racism, Racial slurs, Rape, Pregnancy, Gun violence, and Death of parent
internationalreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Car accident, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence