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booksjessreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
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? No
4.25
I thought this book was an incredible debut and a really back-story for a character. A young black man who's life has been restricted by familial religious practices in Wolverhampton, soon transforms into someone who is exploring themselves and a new way of life in London. One thing I particularly loved about the novel was the depth of Jesse's character - particularly the ways he was shaped by his life at home and how he completely changes direction and I love his period of exploring what he likes and who he really is.
The writing style was also good and I thought it flowed well and really brought the characters, their love and friendship to life. I will definitely give this a re-read and it is something that has stuck by me as one of my favourite LGBTQIA+ novels with a lot of representations across lots of different communities.
The writing style was also good and I thought it flowed well and really brought the characters, their love and friendship to life. I will definitely give this a re-read and it is something that has stuck by me as one of my favourite LGBTQIA+ novels with a lot of representations across lots of different communities.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Miscarriage
milliebrierley's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
maryska_123's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Racism, and Homophobia
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
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