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dewey7962's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault
thepinkrainboots90's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The concepts that were explored in this book are ones that interest me: Black American domestic life, love and relationships. I also love a story that thoroughly explores reasons why someone would commit infidelity, but I feel like this book did none of that justice. My take away from these three characters is this:
Roy grew up a poor and has always had to prove his worth and is misogynistic and loyal to a fault.
Celestial is a spoiled brat who’s parents would support her no matter what yet she makes decisions like she has not autonomy or agency.
And Andre is a punk pussy ass bitch simp who is using his trauma from childhood as a reason to attach himself from the one nostalgic thing that makes him feel worthy. Idk I hated this, this should have been written a different way. Maybe in third person and all present day. Maybe the letters could have been phone call transcripts idk, this was exhausting in a bad way.
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
mellowreading's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, and Suicide
mandi4886'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
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Cancer
Moderate: Alcohol, Body shaming, Classism, Gun violence, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, and Slavery
mikeebeth'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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
purplegreen's review
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Grief, and Infidelity
Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence