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triptych_turning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Murder
katjoyphil'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
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Vomit, and Murder
joyride's review against another edition
4.75
However, personally, my enjoyment was dampened by how triggering some of the content was. The content warnings on the book's page is very accurate, but I would add a content warning for mentions of unreality, delusions and intrusive thoughts, specifically by Giselle. Specifically,
Graphic: Gore, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Murder
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed having a neuro-atypical protagonist & LGBTQ+ characters. Aster is a delightful character who spends most of her time thinking in very literal and straight-forward ways. Her strong understanding of medical science isn't her only useful skill, and her way of thinking helps her crack tough codes and to survive.
Content warnings for suicide, rape, spousal abuse, oppressive abuse, racism, mental illness, loss of a parent, and other topics that may be difficult for some readers.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness
Loss of a parent, loss of a friend