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theaceofpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Diverse historical fiction is rare. At least in mainstream spaces. It was delightful to see some broader representation than is common. This one tackles race, sexuality, sexism and the way disorders like epilepsy were treated. I absolutely loved Felicity and her spirit. While there are definitely similarities between her and Monty, she has a compassion he lacks. Monty however... Yeah. He was a bit of a self centred jerk. I do appreciate that he started to mature towards the end and look beyond his own feelings and desires.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Misogyny, and Ableism
Moderate: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Confinement, Biphobia, and Physical abuse
Minor: Gun violence and Slavery
laurensgaylife'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
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Blood, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Death, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence and Forced institutionalization
marissasa'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
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Biphobia, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Gun violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Physical abuse
thegezzell'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Child abuse, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Classism, Homophobia, Blood, and Misogyny
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Chronic illness, Racism, Physical abuse, Ableism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexism
valerian_honeybee'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: Sexism, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Racism, Mental illness, Ableism, Sexual content, Acephobia/Arophobia, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Medical content and Medical trauma
thesadcowboy'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
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Chronic illness, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
katie0528'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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Classism, Biphobia, and Racism
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Racial slurs, Chronic illness, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Ableism, Gun violence, Self harm, Colonisation, Medical content, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts
colloreda'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
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse and Alcoholism
Minor: Chronic illness, Blood, and Death of parent
srjennings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual content
nutmegandselkie'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: Homophobia, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexism, Gun violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, and Slavery