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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
kmoz'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
Moderate: Homophobia, Chronic illness, and Sexism
Minor: Slavery, Blood, and Gun violence
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
cleansky7'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
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Slavery
sam_gartley91'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
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Violence, Slavery, Medical content, Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Chronic illness, Gun violence, and Classism
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
bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Child abuse, Racism, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Medical content, Chronic illness, Classism, Sexism, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Death of parent, Gore, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Cursing, Death, Grief, Slavery, and Forced institutionalization
booksbagsandbadideas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Racism
Minor: Vomit and Slavery
anntharai'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Violence, Misogyny, Child abuse, Classism, Xenophobia, Blood, Racism, and Ableism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Islamophobia and Slavery
meliflowers'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
3.0
A well written book and a good story but it was a bit too predictable and cliché at times. I loved the characterisations and setting.
It's a good story but I couldn't really get into it or enjoy it as much as I'd hoped.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Racism, Homophobia, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Outing, Islamophobia, Slavery, and Forced institutionalization