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elisebrancheau's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Abandonment, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Slavery, Child death, Confinement, Misogyny, Suicide, Trafficking, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Death, and Death of parent
balladofreadingqueer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I devoured this book so quickly. It is a largely linear narrative of a young girl Abeo given into ritual servitude and the horrors that happen to her there and her life after she leaves.
The short novel covers two continents, and addresses distressing themes of rape, child abuse, familial separation and slavery.
It also explores familial and community love, strength, forgiveness and acceptance as key themes.
Would highly recommend
The short novel covers two continents, and addresses distressing themes of rape, child abuse, familial separation and slavery.
It also explores familial and community love, strength, forgiveness and acceptance as key themes.
Would highly recommend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Murder, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Alcoholism, Child death, Sexual violence, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
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