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heatherr's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I turned my fork over on my plate wondering why it was always my responsibility to worry over what grown men might be thinking. I had been hearing it all my life. Even back to when I lived with Nene, as a flat-chested eight-year-old, I was constantly reminded to be modest. Not to leave the bathroom without my robe on when an uncle or cousin or friend of the family was at the house, smoking cigarettes and drinking beer.
I loved Ruby's aunt. She is a Black butch lesbian who takes Ruby in whenever Ruby's mother decides that she is tired of being a mother. That happens often enough that Ruby has a key to her aunt's house. Her aunt is also always on Ruby's side in the most practical ways.
When I told Aunt Marie about my decision, she had the owner of Kiki’s draw up a contract stating all the facts and promises we had agreed upon. When she brought the papers home for me to sign, she explained her thinking. “White folk got short memories. This way there ain’t no room for funny business. Ain’t trying to go to jail for kicking a white woman’s ass.”
Ultimately it was the realism of this book that made it hard for me to read. I just wanted better for everyone.
Moderate: Sexual harassment
eleasereads'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Classism, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Abortion, Sexual content, Racism, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, and Abandonment
micalyia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I didn’t read the blurb so I really had no clue what to expect which I think helped in the intrigue of the story.
I loved that we saw background on the characters as this helped them to feel whole. I was able to truly empathize and understand their decisions (even if I didn’t agree with them).
I would 100% recommend that you read the authors note cause when you do you’re going to want to cry for all the women this novel was inspired by.
This book could be highly triggering for some though, so check those out.
Graphic: Confinement, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Child death, Racism, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Medical content, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, and Rape
fairytalefootnotes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Racism, Racial slurs, Classism, Medical content, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion and Suicide attempt
mermaidreads'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? Yes
4.5
Overall a great book, with a hard look into the racist past of our country. Racism that is unfortunately still very present.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Death, Violence, Rape, and Sexual assault
maddiet425's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Blood, Medical content, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Grief, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, and Infertility
Moderate: Abortion, Classism, Religious bigotry, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Sexual assault
hillysreads'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
5.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual harassment
jenbosen's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, Classism, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Miscarriage, Racism, Rape, Trafficking, and Racial slurs
Minor: Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, and Sexual assault
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Abortion, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Antisemitism, Abandonment, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Medical content, Miscarriage, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Pedophilia and Rape
noble_editorial'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
5.0
Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Moderate: Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Infertility, Medical trauma, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Classism, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping