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A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow

15 reviews

the_grimdragon's review

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

I've been branching out more with reading young adult novels here & there, especially if they are diverse! Also, with 2020 being what it was, I just couldn't sink into a thicc book like I normally would. My mental headspace just hasn't been there, so I've been getting through some leaner books, as well as standalones.

A Song Below Water is the debut young adult novel from Bethany C. Morrow. Since I don't read a ton of YA, it was this cover that initially pulled me in. I mean.. LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL THE ARTWORK IS!!

A Song Below Water is a dual-perspective narrative with powerful themes of racism, bigotry, police brutality, misogyny, identity & sisterhood.

Plus-- Mermaids! Sirens! Pixies! Gargoyles!

It's funny & awkward, brutal & joyful. This absolutely deserves to be read!

That being said, it didn't fully come together for me. Ultimately, I prefer more magic with my magical realism! However, the bones are there & I'm definitely planning on reading the companion book, A Chorus Rises, when it comes out later this year!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Police brutality, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Death

booksandprosecco's review

challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Police brutality, and Racism

Moderate: Death of parent and Violence

Minor: Confinement and Suicide attempt

rini's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality and Racism

Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence

Minor: Ableism, Stalking, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

babayagaofficial's review

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Police brutality, Racism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Confinement, Death, Self harm, Sexism, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Fatphobia and Kidnapping

anne311's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Death, Violence, Sexism, Police brutality, Hate crime, Gore, and Grief