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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sooooo derivative. Literally all of this has been done before. Giving points because I was slightly surprised by one twist…taking them away because I skipped almost half of the middle of the book and missed nothing, and this is possibly the only reason I was surprised. Rebecca and Jasmine are both such flat caricatures, especially Rebecca. The last chapter was somewhat enraging. Just did not like.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Gun violence, Racism, Cultural appropriation
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The only thing I disliked about the book was the way that the twist was revealed halfway through or so. I understand why it was important to the plot, but I also wish there had been a few more clues to give that extra bit of an aha moment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, Classism
Moderate: Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity
I really liked this one! There were a few moments where I thought to myself "is this a typo or an intentional breadcrumb." It was kind of easy to connect the dots along the way, however it all played out pretty well. The end went a little off the rails to some degree, though.
What I liked: Less than 300 pages. Alternating POVs. Sweet little Fiona, even though I don't understand how Fifi is a nickname. The interconnectivity.
What needed a little help: More explanation in Brandon's background and his past friendships. Maybe less work drama for Rebecca. Maybe not the Anthony side story, though it served its purpose.
A woman is China gives birth to a girl, only to find out years later the baby didn't die during delivery. She was actually adopted by an affluent white family by the hands of the baby's father. Once Jasmine discovers this information, she heads to America with the help of snakeheads, who she's severely indebted to, and starts to plan how to reunite with her daughter.
A woman in NY is trying to revive her career as editor in chief of a publishing house after an embarrassing and almost career-killing experience with an author the year prior. She's married to a Columbia professor who impresses everyone they meet and they have a sweet adopted daughter who Rebecca only wants the best for. Now is it what's best for her daughter or for society? Who can say.
Secrets. Identity. Freedom.
What I liked: Less than 300 pages. Alternating POVs. Sweet little Fiona, even though I don't understand how Fifi is a nickname. The interconnectivity.
What needed a little help: More explanation in Brandon's background and his past friendships. Maybe less work drama for Rebecca. Maybe not the Anthony side story, though it served its purpose.
A woman is China gives birth to a girl, only to find out years later the baby didn't die during delivery. She was actually adopted by an affluent white family by the hands of the baby's father. Once Jasmine discovers this information, she heads to America with the help of snakeheads, who she's severely indebted to, and starts to plan how to reunite with her daughter.
A woman in NY is trying to revive her career as editor in chief of a publishing house after an embarrassing and almost career-killing experience with an author the year prior. She's married to a Columbia professor who impresses everyone they meet and they have a sweet adopted daughter who Rebecca only wants the best for. Now is it what's best for her daughter or for society? Who can say.
Secrets. Identity. Freedom.