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livimarie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Sexual violence
kaitherabbit's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.0
This was one of my most anticipated reads, but I'm only a little disappointed. After trying and dnf-ing You should see me in a crown, I knew that this was gonna be a hard sell. I disliked Olivia so much and compared to her, Toni seemed like a reprieve. Also, I love the ice queen/king trope. That being said I think that Leah Johnson is a good writer. She writes unlikable characters in a compelling way. I really wanted to know how everything ended up. I get that this was supposed to be black girl joy, but I only got black girl romance. No one was really joyful (especially with Imani getting snubbed and Olivia just straight up ignoring her). I like the aesthetic of the festival too. Reminds me of the ones we have here.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual violence
Minor: Death of parent and Grief
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