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carolined314's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
An inspiring tale of love and sisterhood and using your voice and Black power and strength and resilience. With sirens and gargoyles and more. Great Portland setting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Police brutality, Hate crime, and Racism
Minor: Child death and Body shaming
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Because fantasy is not my typical genre, I had a hard time understanding some of the different types of characters that came up and the world building wasn’t as encompassing as I would’ve liked for it to be. That said, the allegory used to connect this fantasy story to present day was incredibly powerful. I loved the characters, Tavia & Effie, and their bravery, their commitment to each other, and to being authentically themselves. This was an enjoyable YA book for me and I learned a little about fantasy lit along the way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Dysphoria, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, and Toxic friendship
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