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linesiunderline'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
4.0
For me, the most impressive achievement of this book is how Adunni feels entirely real. You can’t help but imagine her in the world, and wish good things for her. The rhythm of the language came to life in the audiobook, which was brilliantly narrated.
Some of the secondary characters didn’t feel as well realized as I like, but with Adunni at the heart of the story, I didn’t really mind.
As much as the novel is full of trauma and suffering, this is also story of resilience and longing and the fight to reach for your future.
I’ll be watching out for what this author creates next.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
maryjames'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
leighannebfd3b's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Infertility, Blood, Car accident, and Alcohol