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ceecee9093's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Islamophobia, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, and Medical content
Minor: Cursing, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
maddsleighh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Moderate: Child death and Suicide attempt
bwaymadeline's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Moderate: Child death and Self harm
Minor: Drug use and Car accident
wherethewildreadsare's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Xenophobia
Minor: Child death and Drug use
gem114's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Glows: Mafi's prose is truly poetic. There were multiple times while reading that I had to pause and just appreciate the beauty of how something was phrased. I also really liked Shadi as a main character, and I think her story is a compelling one.
Grows: I thought the alternating timeline was hard to follow. I also don't think other characters were developed enough. Overall, the book felt a bit disjointed. Perhaps this was intentional given the focus on how stress and grief were affecting Shadi's mental and physical health, but, in my opinion, it made for a less immersive reading experience. A bit too abstract for my tastes, but your mileage may vary!
Thank you so much to Harper Collins and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Mental illness, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Self harm, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual content
stevielynne'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
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Blood