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tishywishy's review
Definitely not my style of writing so no rating. Barely made it through 2 pages.
tatyanavogt's review
4.0
We have a story of two gay young women from different backgrounds brought together after one is shunned from her mother after found fooling around with another girl. They become friends and get closer as the other finds herself dealing with some health issues. I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed the narrators, there were some really heart warming and touching moments and I think it did a lot of things well, I really like it but wish I liked it even more.
sadetanssija's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
4.5
sklepia's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
halierivers's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Oh man, this book got me emotional in the best/worst way.
Firstly, let me address what I didn’t see ANYWHERE else and had to hunt down myself - one of the POV’s is not in American-Standard English. It’s written with Trinidad Folk Language/Grammar as one of the MC’s is from there. It took me a few chapters to move past this, as it is quite jarring, but your brain picks up smoothly after that.
Secondly, THIS WAS SO SAD AND SO GOOD? Ughh I just am so glad I read this and thank the Muses that this book exists for teens and adults out there who stumble upon it. It’s about love, rejection, grief, death, and spirituality. And on top of that, we have a cast of (mostly) wholesome, loving, supportive parents which we do not see enough in media.
Lastly, the ending was not my favorite. But it makes sense with the story. I just wish it were drawn out a bit more bc I didn’t feel like I got to really say goodbye to these amazing characters.
Firstly, let me address what I didn’t see ANYWHERE else and had to hunt down myself - one of the POV’s is not in American-Standard English. It’s written with Trinidad Folk Language/Grammar as one of the MC’s is from there. It took me a few chapters to move past this, as it is quite jarring, but your brain picks up smoothly after that.
Secondly, THIS WAS SO SAD AND SO GOOD? Ughh I just am so glad I read this and thank the Muses that this book exists for teens and adults out there who stumble upon it. It’s about love, rejection, grief, death, and spirituality. And on top of that, we have a cast of (mostly) wholesome, loving, supportive parents which we do not see enough in media.
Lastly, the ending was not my favorite. But it makes sense with the story. I just wish it were drawn out a bit more bc I didn’t feel like I got to really say goodbye to these amazing characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Cancer, and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Child death and Child abuse
happyblkhippie's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Abandonment
Moderate: Racism, Car accident, Grief, Religious bigotry, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
m00nch1ld333's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This book took a different direction to what I was initially expecting but i’m so glad it did. At times I found it a little bit hard to stay engaged but aside from that I adore this book. I can’t go into detail without spoilers but it’s a beautiful story with sapphic main characters, spirituality & connection.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
paig35mith's review against another edition
4.0
This was a book presented in my digital library for pride month. Clicked on it not knowing what it was about besides being a pride book, by a black author, and had black characters. I didn't know it was a romance novel. If I did I probably wouldn't have downloaded it. Glad I just downloaded it not know because I really enjoyed the book. The journey of the different characters. I love the tenderness of the characters even the men. I loved how the men could cry, be loving, feel their feelings and not be weak. Really glad this book found its way to me
caleigh_g's review
5.0
One of my favorite books now. I learned so much about healing, all different forms of love, and it felt like the author truly loved each of the characters she wrote.