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llothspeich's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Sexual content, Blood, and Suicide
Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, Abortion, Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief
savvylit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Each of the short stories in Milk Blood Heat are perfectly crafted. The first story, about two teen girls with a strong connection, is an absolute sucker punch and sets the tone for the rest of the collection. Milk Blood Heat is subtle, reflective, and dark. The folks that populate the stories live seemingly conventional lives. However, Moniz ultimately highlights character flaws in each of them to devastating effect. Readers will find themselves contemplating human nature and our most grim impulses. What happens if we say yes to that voice in our head? What if the choices we've made have already set us down a path we don't want? What if the people we trust betray us?
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Violence, Pregnancy, and Grief
goodin10tions'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? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Suicide, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body shaming, and Death
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
littlepagebm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Infidelity, Incest, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Rape, and Adult/minor relationship
nialiversuch'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
Graphic: Grief, Infertility, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Ableism, Violence, Rape, Child death, Classism, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual content
annxmcd'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
4.75
Graphic: Miscarriage and Suicide
Moderate: Child death, Cancer, Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, and Death of parent
ebonyrose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Abortion, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, and Drug use
jmcordero's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Cancer, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Suicide, and Self harm
Minor: Blood, Infidelity, and Incest
groovywitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Incest, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
booksandprosecco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, and Rape
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, Mental illness, and Miscarriage
Minor: Abortion and Infidelity