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thrillofthepage's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Racism, Police brutality, and Racial slurs
Minor: Classism, Gun violence, Death, Bullying, Sexism, Alcohol, Misogyny, and Murder
kerrygetsliterary'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Death, Gaslighting, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Cursing, Gun violence, Blood, and Murder
scmiller's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Confinement, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Cultural appropriation, Ableism, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcohol, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Murder, Sexism, Death, and Violence
Minor: Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug use, Classism, and Suicide
meganpbennett'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Classism, Emotional abuse, Racism, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Murder, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Mental illness
znvisser'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? Yes
4.5
For all the things I loved about this book - the premise and plot, the two timelines and of course Josephine and her mind and experiencing music with her - there were two smaller things I didn’t love: the pacing (Bern and Eboni take so much time to unravel small bits of history, then they are on the run and there is no one they can EVER ask for help, and then suddenly
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Racism, Racial slurs, Toxic friendship, Ableism, Cultural appropriation, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Sexism, Alcohol, and Death
lizzym126's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Classism, Racism, Suicide, and Bullying
Moderate: Suicide, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Alcohol, and Outing
emilb'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? No
4.25
However, the amount of love, authenticity, knowledge, research and compassion that went into this book made me not care about the occasionally clumsy writing at all. On top of that, the character voices are so well done and so distinct, that it's a joy to follow along. It made my heart bleed for Josephine as her life slowly unfolds before us. The style and voice in which the historical bits were written were especially gripping, loved every minute of it.
I enjoyed this book a lot, and I'm definitely looking forward to more by Mr. Slocumb.
Graphic: Police brutality, Murder, Gaslighting, Ableism, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Drug use, Addiction, and Alcohol
amandas_bookshelf'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Racism, Toxic relationship, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Gaslighting, Cursing, Violence, Murder, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Confinement, Alcohol, and Gun violence
Minor: Drug use and Physical abuse
caseythereader'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Racial slurs, Sexism, Murder, Police brutality, Racism, Suicide, Ableism, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Violence, and Death
Minor: Sexual content and Outing