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aria_ac'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Racism, Racial slurs, and Stalking
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Physical abuse and Gun violence
b_anamated'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
4.5
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
nikkiei'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death and Racism
diyashasen's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.25
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Racism
Moderate: Pedophilia and Rape
sweetmusic22'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, Rape, Police brutality, Racism, and Racial slurs
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
4.25
I really enjoyed this book. The first chapter hooked me and the remainder of the story held my interest to the very last page. Evvie was a delight - intelligent and hardworking but also head-strong and sassy; an ideal heroine who was perfect to root for. It was so easy to share her happiness when she was with Clay (but also wanting her take precautions!), her frustrations when she was with her grandmother and trying to master the jubilation, her anger and protectiveness when she learned her friend was being abused, and her horror and fury upon remembering what Virgil had done and what he was threatening. The fantasy element was not too indepth or convoluted for me (I’m not a big fantasy reader). It allowed the author to portray the Jim Crow south in a new light and to disrupt it’s traditional power dynamics. Oh, that the many, many Black women who suffered at the hands of Black men had powers like Evvie’s. I loved the strong element of female bonding, past and present, especially as portrayed during the book’s climax. This is a dark and difficult read at times - sadly not even magical powers are enough to ensure an uncomplicated, trouble free happy ending. However, I’m glad that I read it and am a little surprised that it has flown under the radar.
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, and Violence
chloejadereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Misogyny, Violence, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Rape
foxwoodpress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, and Rape
Minor: Sexual assault