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bella_01's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This book was absolutely incredible to read. The story was really engaging and kept me longing to read more. Parts of the book pushed me to tears, other parts gave me butterflies. I feel sad that the book is over, but I'm grateful to hear there are more books following the story. I would 100% recommend this book to anyone with an interest in black history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Slavery, Cursing, Pregnancy, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Blood, Physical abuse, and Rape
Minor: Child death, Rape, Sexual content, and Torture
dayday_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Racism
Moderate: Child death, Death, Grief, Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Racial slurs
Minor: Bullying
I enjoyed this book so much more than I expected. It dealt with some seriously heavy topics that I have never read about like this before. This is one of the few books that has produced a visceral reaction from me. I had so many moments of stress, worry and outright fear for some of the characters. My heart hurt during the books few truly violent scenes and the main character's naivete made me want to shake her. That was my biggest issue with the book, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. Watching her grow and learn and truly come in to her own power was wonderful and Mattie is a total scene stealer. I loved her and her family and how much she loved Lisbeth. The ending was not what I wanted but it was as it should have been in the confines of the story and not all tales end wrapped in a pretty bow and that made it more real and wonderful for me.thunderbird's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
I cannot remember the last time I read a book nearly straight through. I liked how this story came at the horrors of slavery through such a different angle. It was foremost about this complicated relationship that was so loving, even through the truth of the institutional racism behind it. I was saddened by the predictable ending that could be seen very early. Otherwise, an excellent read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
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