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shonami's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
dominiquegebru's review
emotional
fast-paced
- 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
This might be my favorite of 2023 so far. What a beautiful story about family that transcends the traditional. The plot kept me on the edge of my seat, even though this was a character-driven book. I appreciated the varying perspective structure of the book, too.
bramirez12's review against another edition
3.75
Character development was great, but the story fell flat just a little.
emilypeter's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
exhaustedreader's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
womanwill's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
cjeanne99's review against another edition
I am not a quitter - but I just couldn't take anymore of this story. Too much angst - too much emphasis on inconsequential events.
cassielaj's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
This book is a work of art. Rachel M. Harper’s creation of these characters and all of their complexities is awe-inspiring, and the writing with which she brings them to life is lyrical and stunning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Lesbophobia, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Abandonment and Addiction
nicoleefont's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lilyellyn's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0