Reviews with content warning for Death - Deep in Providence

What price are you willing to pay to have what you long for?

Deep in Providence is a story about loss, family relationships and friendships. Each of the main characters is well written, with complex personalities and distinct voices, allowing us to know their thoughts and feelings. There is pain and love in each of them, deeply feeling their emotions.

The themes developed here [such as sexuality, religion, immigration, family relationships, drug use and unexpected pregnancy] are written in an engaging and compelling way.

This book is gripping and emotional, showing the impact of grief and what we are capable of for those we love. If you are looking for a book full of magic, multicultural representation, a diverse set of characters, grief, and powerful friendships, Deep in Providence is for you.

Rep: Black-Filipina sapphic MC, Latina MC, Black MC and Black, Latine and Filipine SCs.

CWs: Death, grief,anxiety, abortion, blood, sexual content, addiction, child neglect, abandonment, drug use/abuse, forced institutionalization, sexual assault, religious bigotry, medical content, sexism, misogyny, outing, car accident (off-page).

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avabudavari's review

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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

4.0

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melaniereadsbooks's review

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dark emotional slow-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? Yes

4.0

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for an ALC of this one.

After their friend Jasmine dies, Miliani, Inez, and Natalie make it their goal to try and bring her back in whatever form they can, and begin practicing spells to try and bind her spirit to her twin sister. But opening the realms has a lot of effects that they weren't expecting.

I really enjoyed the plot of this book! The characters really go through a lot trying to get their friend back and it was interesting to listen to. Unfortunately, I think this book was hurt by having 3 different POVs but only one audiobook narrator. The different povs weren't unique enough for me to easily distinguish between them. I feel that the characters needed more distinguishing qualities.

The prose in this book was really pretty. I loved listening to the narrator read it!

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