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preciouslittleingenue's review against another edition
4.75
Her way of crafting her real life into almost a mythological tale, like La Llorona (who she mentions) is so fascinating and effective.
“My brother and I, we were the same: part monster, part mouse.” So incredibly demonstrative of how people who do horrible things are often cowards, and also shows the empathy Diaz has for even the people who hurt her the most.
Regarding the woman terrorist who attacked as a radical form of protesting for Puerto Rican liberty:
“mentions…anything related to who she was or what she did. Instead, the headline mentions her fucking. Red. Lipstick.” Yup. That sounds about right. Obviously not that this woman was “in the right,” and I don’t think Jaquira thinks that either. But because it was a woman…all they see is the red lipstick. My rage FLARED when I heard that line.
“…slowly, slowly, love you back to life.” What a beautiful sentiment. I absolutely know what she means.
Not to mention all the bi panic that was so enlightening to hear, her insight on racism/colorism, the way she touched upon the strange nuance of queerness in the military/navy…just so much good stuff. So very glad this was Sapphlit’s September book. Cannot wait to read her novel in progress.
Graphic: Rape, Drug abuse, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Drug use, and Alcohol
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
earthtokb's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying
leweylibrary's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, Biphobia, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Suicide attempt, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicide, Mental illness, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Abandonment
elenushka8's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Drug use, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Child death, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Blood, Death, Addiction, Alcoholism, Suicide, Grief, and Mental illness
just_one_more_paige's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Rape, Physical abuse, and Mental illness
Moderate: Homophobia and Injury/Injury detail
ginadapooh's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Child death, Child abuse, Colonisation, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Rape, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
indiarose8's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Colonisation, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, and Toxic relationship