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polyphonic_reads's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Murder, Rape, Racial slurs, and Suicide
madamelacy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This book was a difficult read at times because of its core themes of racism and slavery. However I absolutely loved the main character July who found her own unique ways of rebelling against the status quo. Fantastic read full of humour, sadness and grace. A must-read.
Graphic: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Trafficking, Violence, Racism, and Slavery
Minor: Rape
nialiversuch's review
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Graphic: Slavery, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Hate crime, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Fatphobia, Grief, Pregnancy, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
drewmarie's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Rape and Violence
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