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raynatuina's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I only have so much stomach/capacity for penile references, and although NITGOS surpassed that measure, Ihimaera still managed to hook this Sappho in.
I enjoyed the extended metaphor of Peter Pan and thought it brilliantly captured the supressed development of us queer folks in a cis-heteronormative society.
Also, a must-flag, Ihimaera writes through the pov of a Pākehā protag — a choice I found interesting. Although I might be looking for gold that aint there, I interpret the choice as highlighting the whiteness of queer spaces and how it can toxically exotify BBIPOC & indegenious realities.
I enjoyed the extended metaphor of Peter Pan and thought it brilliantly captured the supressed development of us queer folks in a cis-heteronormative society.
Also, a must-flag, Ihimaera writes through the pov of a Pākehā protag — a choice I found interesting. Although I might be looking for gold that aint there, I interpret the choice as highlighting the whiteness of queer spaces and how it can toxically exotify BBIPOC & indegenious realities.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Suicide, and Racial slurs
uglyflop's review
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Homophobia, Suicide, Sexual content, Drug abuse, and Drug use
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