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takarakei'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? No
4.5
- Black girl magic
- Sapphic
- Gothic
- Plant magic/apothecary
- Greek mythology
[audiobook] - Immediately immersive and interesting. Reads very easily and quickly. I was fascinated by all the plant information, must have taken quite a bit of research. I loved Bri's parents and their relationship. I'm excited for the sequel and glad I already have it on my shelf.
SO now I'm gonna read The Secret Garden (as this is a retelling)...
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Grief, Animal death, and Racism
sonatica'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? No
4.25
Moderate: Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Grief
emilyhv's review
- 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: Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Cursing and Emotional abuse
readingwithkaitlyn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Grief, Vomit, Excrement, Death of parent, Child death, Death, Child abuse, Gun violence, and Infidelity
Poisoning, diabetes mention.diamondpwrites'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? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Blood, Gore, Cursing, Body horror, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Self harm, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Stalking
booksalacarte's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This book has a really interesting magic system and great background work in mythology and plants. I really enjoyed Bri and her relationship with her parents. I almost wish it was just those 3 saving this magic world.
There were a LOT of pop culture references. Like a lot. For a fantasy, it was a little interruptive.
I found the pacing in the first half of the book to be very slow and drawn out without the context to back up the pace. I felt like some dialogue was very forced and stilted, making the continued line broken and feeling like you flipped two pages instead of one.
The other thing that made me pause was the age gap romance. I don’t know why the age gap is an issue here for me.
This is a lgbtqia+ YA book. Be aware of language and other trigger warnings. I would recommend it for a 15+yo.
Minor: Murder, Death of parent, Cursing, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Gaslighting
shannnne_reads_words's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Minor: Blood, Murder, and Grief
sfmcqueen's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It is just as beautiful inside and out.
It's like a love letter to black women.
And plants.
Rich old lady dies and leaves you their overgrown mansion on a giant ass plot of land in a town were they're defunding the police?
Sign me the fuck up.
Minor: Death of parent and Grief
thesecretsapphic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Medical content, Murder, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, and Violence
abby_can_read's review
- 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
I enjoyed re-reading this book. It was just as good as I remembered it. I love the characters and their relationships - Bri's with mom and mo is my favorite. The writing style kept me interested, and the plot was engaging and easy to follow.
November 2022-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Grief