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vcords_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Gaslighting, and Death
Moderate: Racism, Drug use, and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Trafficking, Homophobia, Body horror, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
jamies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Drug use, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Violence, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
Minor: Sexual assault, Animal death, and Trafficking
the_reading_seal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Physical abuse and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Police brutality, Sexual assault, and Trafficking
marissasa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Trafficking, Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Grief, Police brutality, Classism, Cursing, Animal death, Murder, and Death
isadreamsof's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Police brutality and Animal death
Moderate: Addiction and Trafficking
Minor: Sexism and Homophobia
The first scene starts with the death of a newborn puppy being described in detail. It was a non-violent death, but if it makes you uncomfortable, I don't think it would hurt to skip it.pawprintsinthesink'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? No
5.0
Jay is shocked when he learns his childhood friend and cousin has died. But when no one wants to tell him what caused his beloved cousin’s death, Jay decides to find out for himself. His journey isn’t just about grief, or solving the mystery of what happened to Jun. His journey is about more deeply connecting the parts of himself and his life that he’s had compartmentalized and separated for most of his life. As Jay learns more about his Filipino culture and is reacquainted with family he hasn’t seen in nearly a decade, he learns more about himself, his cousin, and what he wants from life.
Every component of this novel is flawless. From the incredibly well developed characters to the heart wrenching but intriguing plot to the setting, every detail is well thought out and perfectly done. The setting, a place that should be familiar but instead feels equally foreign and familiar, is a character unto itself.
The voice and writing of this novel fit perfectly with the narrator and main character, making it easy to read even while the content challenges your heart and mind.
This is the kind of book that not only inspires you to think deeply, but reminds you that everyone you know is complex, and has sides you may have never seen.
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Police brutality, and Death
Minor: Drug abuse
starsweaters'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
4.0
Graphic: Animal death and Death
lyricalreads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Animal death, Addiction, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Police brutality, Racism, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Sexual violence