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starryeyedreads's review
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book has a lot of representation. I was pleasantly surprised at the setting, because most books like this one take place in New York.
I love how trauma and PTSD were portrayed throughout the story. Han-gil takes time to warm up to Yoonhae but he gets there. I would be lying if i said i wasnt shipping them them during most of the book. I really loved learning a bit about Korean and Japanese culture through the characters. I was also pleasantly surprised to see deaf representation, because that certainly isnt common in books (although it should be)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death, Murder, Transphobia, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Xenophobia and Domestic abuse
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