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enlamont's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Xenophobia, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Mental illness
darkhorse488's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.75
Even though my life and background are very different from Maddie’s, I identified so much with her character and many of her family and mental health struggles. There are a lot of dark themes in this book (depression, family trauma, and grief) but Maame handles all of them in an incredibly thoughtful and sensitive way and this book ultimately has a very hopeful ending. I adored this novel and would definitely recommend to others looking for great coming of age novels with complicated protagonists struggling with finding their identity and voice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content, Xenophobia, and Racism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual assault
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