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bloopyfloopy's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
sharlapeggy's review
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
The discussion surrounding race gripped me from start to finish. I loved this book and everything it stood for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Sexism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
grinslibrary's review
emotional
reflective
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
averygrey24's review
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
it is not what i thought it would be. the characters feel very one dimensional to me and lack enough substance for me to care about them. it was incredibly difficult to read.
the saving grace of this book is how it showcases white saviorism, fetishization of WOC, and how convoluted and ingrained racism is in white people.
the saving grace of this book is how it showcases white saviorism, fetishization of WOC, and how convoluted and ingrained racism is in white people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Gaslighting and Toxic friendship
booksjessreads's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book was just not for me personally and so perhaps one of the reasons why I had such a middle-rating review. However, it did touch on a lot of important themes surrounding race in America and the extent white women go to to appear as an ally when it is just a blatant expression of white saviourism and I liked reading about that dynamic between the characters.
Overall though, I had much higher expectations from the plot (perhaps influenced by bookstagram) and so just felt a little let down.
Overall though, I had much higher expectations from the plot (perhaps influenced by bookstagram) and so just felt a little let down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Police brutality and Toxic friendship