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tamaramo'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? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Police brutality, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Trafficking
stuffinmybrainhole's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Racism, Death of parent, Abandonment, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Grief, Excrement, Drug use, Child death, Sexual content, Rape, and Misogyny
largeicedtea's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
That said, this was an absolutely brutal read. I was drawn in by the gorgeous book cover and mysterious one-word title, neither of which clued me in to how heartrending Kiara's story would be. There were times I had to set down the book and close my eyes for a moment's peace. While I understood Mottley's message and knew there could be no happy ending when one teenaged Black girl goes up against the Oakland Police Department, it was still punishing. I do not mean to be flip when I say I'll need to read several upbeat books to cleanse my mind after "Nightcrawling."
I wish this author the best and look forward to seeing what's next for her.
Graphic: Self harm, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Domestic abuse, Grief, Confinement, Child abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Violence, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Rape, Abandonment, and Drug use
lindsayshae123's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, Suicide, Trafficking, Child abuse, Grief, Self harm, Adult/minor relationship, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
bambooboy's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Transphobia, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Police brutality, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug use, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Classism, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Trafficking, Vomit, Colonisation, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Violence
lukel'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Abandonment, Child death, Sexual content, Classism, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Death of parent, Child abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Blood, Self harm, Gaslighting, Suicide attempt, Grief, and Sexism
Minor: Cancer
cataloguekitty's review against another edition
4.5
The writing is lovely and you end up way too attached to the characters so it’s just hurts extra.
Also the queer representation was very well done.
Lots of trigger warnings!
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Gun violence, Police brutality, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Grief, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Child death, and Abandonment
abiluvr's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Trafficking, Sexual violence, Grief, Abandonment, Suicide attempt, Child death, and Sexual assault
hanelisil's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Death, Gaslighting, Police brutality, Sexual content, and Trafficking
moiracampbell23'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Trafficking, Child death, Grief, Cancer, Child abuse, Police brutality, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Abandonment, Racism, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Cursing, Blood, Bullying, and Drug abuse