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aformeracceleratedreader's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Another great book by Hanna Alkaf! I didn't love it as much as "the girl and the ghost" by the same author but still a solid read. I never would've thought I would enjoy a book about Scrabble but here we are!
Loved the diversity of characters and how it does represent Malaysia/ Singapore/Indonesia region super well.
It shows grief, how vulnerable/dependant people can be, and how one person can really affect a lot of people's lives both in life and in death.
Loved the diversity of characters and how it does represent Malaysia/ Singapore/Indonesia region super well.
It shows grief, how vulnerable/dependant people can be, and how one person can really affect a lot of people's lives both in life and in death.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Child death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship
sarah984's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
This was a breezy, super fast read but also a sensitive portrayal of grief and how that changes people. The Scrabble content was actually really fun and exciting - I have no idea how the author manages to pull off high tension while describing Scrabble plays - and most of the characters were interesting. Some of them made very over the top decisions but they are teenagers so I'll allow it. I did think the amnesia was a bit silly and things got a little convoluted toward the end but overall I really liked this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Child death
Minor: Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Infidelity, and Cursing
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