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nicoleisalwaysreading'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
2.0
I read some about the “inspiration” for this book being the so-called boarding schools for indigenous children in the US and Canada and then seeing how this book “solved” this parallel problem rooted in prejudice, segregation, and abuse/torture with one well-intentioned and hapless guy who never made any effort to connect with people before who comes to a bright and colorful island of misfits and is swept off his feet wasn’t right. It was dumping sugar on violent, systemic issues.
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Bullying, and Child abuse
readwithkel'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
4.25
I don’t typically read much fantasy, but this was so wonderful. The characters were endearing, the story was well-written, and the ending was better than I could have hoped for.
The only downsides: some of the dialogue felt a little forced and the plot was a bit predictable.
Highly recommend.
Graphic: Abandonment and Child abuse
Moderate: Death
Minor: Bullying
sunsorbit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Fatphobia and Body shaming
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, and Bullying
joensign'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
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Abandonment, Child abuse, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Death of parent, Eating disorder, and Religious bigotry
fanboyriot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
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Source: https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A617930246/ITBC?u=uvictoria&sid=bookmark-ITBC&xid=0efbabda
Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixties_Scoop
Helpful Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4032060130
Another Helpful Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3601407534
Rep: Achillean, Queer MC
Graphic: Abandonment, Racism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Religious bigotry, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Death of parent, Ableism, Animal cruelty, Classism, Grief, Homophobia, and Violence
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Body horror, Cannibalism, Murder, Death, Animal death, and Blood
laurajadeslibrary'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
3.5
Writing: What beautiful characters. I fell in love with them all. I adored the character development for Linus. The story was eloquently written. Excellent dialogue that was very witty and humorous at times. The love story in the background was just the icing on the cake. A truly humble and heartwarming story.
My thoughts and views: This story was so sweet and charming and me feeling all warm inside! I found myself smiling so many times throughout this. It was such a cute and cosy read and I really enjoyed it 🥰
Minor: Bullying and Child abuse
thewritetofight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, and Classism
When I put ableism for the content warnings, it’s mainly targeted towards the magical people in the book.tiernanhunter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Xenophobia, Bullying, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, and Child abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Body shaming, and Violence
kimtazo'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? No
5.0
Moderate: Fatphobia and Xenophobia
Minor: Bullying, Abandonment, Torture, Child abuse, and Confinement
neurospicyreader'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
5.0
I absolutely adored this. Were there flaws? a few. But this book had me crying in the best way. It is a massive hug.
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, and Bullying
Minor: Xenophobia, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Violence, and Racism