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dalek_caan's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Racism, Hate crime, Stalking, Death of parent, Child death, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Misogyny
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Homophobia
alreadsbooks's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, and Racism
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Death of parent, Drug use, Death, Grief, and Stalking
Minor: Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Police brutality
chrisb913'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
This book was absolutely incredible. A thrilling story about two high school students on the verge of having a very successful senior year before hell breaks loose. I was on the edge of my seat throughout waiting for the next shoe to drop. Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé's debut was such an incredible show of talent and I cannot wait to see what is next from this author. I don't want to say too much to avoid any type of spoiler but seriously do yourself a favor and read this book.
Graphic: Bullying, Grief, Outing, Physical abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Emotional abuse, Classism, and Gaslighting
se_wigget'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
5.0
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Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Stalking, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, and Injury/Injury detail
myromantasyempire'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: Racism and Bullying
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Outing
Minor: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
aurora4847'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Outing, Homophobia, Classism, Stalking, and Racism
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Violence, Blood, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Police brutality
This book is about systemic racism and eugenics. The main characters are the victims of harassment that grows to assault, hate crimes, stalking, and abuse. They are repeatedly betrayed by trusted individuals.gussurireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
"Ás de Espadas" trata-se de uma estreia de uma autora que escreveu isto com apenas 18 anos, zangada (e com razão) com as questões raciais que continuam a discriminar jovens negros nos acessos às melhores empresas e universidades. A forma como foi abordado, no entanto, carece de subtileza e até um pouco mais de optimismo, pois as experiências de Devon e Chiamaka são tão miseráveis de uma forma exagerada, quase cómica (algumas criticas falam inclusive numa espécie de "trauma p*rn"). Sendo eles adolescentes na era contemporânea, a ausência das redes sociais foi gritante, até à parte final do enredo onde um tweet de Devon acaba por resolver todo o conflito e salvar o dia.
Apesar dos pontos mais fracos, creio que seja uma leitura divertida, com vibes de Gossip Girl misturado com mistério, não sendo particularmente excecional em nenhuma das temáticas ou géneros que tentou explorar.
Graphic: Hate crime, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Car accident and Classism
talonsontypewriters'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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Stalking, Violence, Blood, Outing, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Car accident, Grief, Racial slurs, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Alcohol, Drug use, Infidelity, and Sexual content
cassy_smith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Outing, Hate crime, Bullying, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death of parent
maresuju'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
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, and Bullying
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Stalking, Gaslighting, Outing, Classism, and Hate crime
Minor: Murder, Drug use, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Police brutality, and Misogyny