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The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

tasha_slone's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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

4.0

 I read through some reviews prior to reading to get some concept of what other readers thought. A lot of reviews found the book predictable. Although, I agree I feel this story needed to be told.
I figured out the twist of the story about 50% in, but Johnson is a gifted author, and her writing is complex. This book shines a light on some powerful topics based on real events taking place. The story is though-provoking and by the end you will be fully wrapped up in the story between Ruby and Eleanor. The book was moving and compelling and I could not put it down.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I am not disappointed and will be reading Yellow Wife ASAP!
TW: Racism, Colorism, Classism, Miscarriage, abortion, abuse, and forms of SA 

drea262's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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? No

4.0

bradlka's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.75

readsrandiread's review

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challenging emotional informative sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

pocabf's review against another edition

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emotional tense 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

4.5

maggieleeanne's review

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challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mizutori_jun's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad medium-paced

2.75

kebojo's review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced
  • 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? It's complicated

4.0

etovey's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nadiyyah's review against another edition

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4.0

It took me a while to get through. What a great read. It is so heartfelt, draws you in and allows you to feel all the emotions. Anger, Fear, Joy, Love, Pain. I liked how it wasn’t as predictable as you would think it to be. I echo that it felt like it was rushed… there’s holes and many unanswered questions. A sequel perhaps?