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kayelina's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Blood, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Racism, and Incest
bmpicc's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I wanted so badly to like this. My hope was to learn more about Hawaiian mythology and folklore. To get a feel for the islands and the strong women who inhabit them. What I got was a series of stories that didn't quite fit together and women I just felt sad for...
"There are ways to tell Hawaiian stories and ways to make Hawaiian stories vulnerable to the white hand. You'll need to be extremely careful with your choices." - Megan Kamalei Kakimoto
Content warning: There is a lot of language, bodily functions, abuse, etc. in these stories.
"There are ways to tell Hawaiian stories and ways to make Hawaiian stories vulnerable to the white hand. You'll need to be extremely careful with your choices." - Megan Kamalei Kakimoto
Content warning: There is a lot of language, bodily functions, abuse, etc. in these stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Blood, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Body shaming
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