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amesnotamy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Addiction, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Classism
ekmook's review
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Drug use and Drug abuse
Moderate: Abortion, Sexism, Racial slurs, Addiction, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Violence, Racism, Police brutality, Murder, Misogyny, Homophobia, Gun violence, and Grief
beckyyreadss'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? No
4.0
Moderate: Violence, Addiction, Racial slurs, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Drug use, Police brutality, and Racism
Minor: Death of parent
blenchbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse and Gun violence
Minor: Murder
jadatrack'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
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Drug abuse, Gun violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Police brutality
zoeylou'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: Gun violence, Drug abuse, Violence, and Drug use
the_wistful_word_witch's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Bri's story is as powerful as Starr's in The Hate U Give, but for different reasons. They're both told from the perspective of a young Black girl on the cusp of becoming a woman, who is thrust into a world that she's not quite equipped to or adept at dealing with. But their different backgrounds lead them down different paths. These books are intimate looks into their lives, where we the readers are just guests.
As a mom, it's hard to watch Bri go through some of the things she does and not want to step in. Bri thinks she's grown, but doesn't realize just how big the consequences of her impulsive actions could and often will be. Luckily, she has her family and friends at her back.
The theme of these books is growing up and into yourself. As her momma reminds her, "you’re the only one who can say who you are with authority. So, who are you?". It's a good reminder for all of us, no matter how old you are.
Graphic: Violence, Drug use, Racism, and Drug abuse
thesecretsapphic's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Graphic: Addiction, Violence, Racism, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Police brutality, and Gun violence
sydthereader'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
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse and Racism
averyrembish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Racism and Police brutality
Moderate: Cursing, Addiction, Death of parent, Drug use, Drug abuse, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Homophobia, and Bullying