Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Rizos by Claribel A. Ortega, Rose Bousamra

49 reviews

sarahthewebnerd's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Body shaming, and Bullying

Moderate: Death of parent and Grief

Minor: Classism and Racism

nahimgood's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Racism

Minor: Death of parent

hullomoon's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

4.75

I came across this book at work, read it in one setting, and cried.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Body shaming, and Bullying

Moderate: Death of parent and Misogyny

erinwolf1997's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Death of parent

lizziaha's review against another edition

4.25

cool (probably) gay aunt character ate

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Body shaming

Moderate: Racism

serendipity421's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Bullying

Moderate: Death of parent and Grief

brogan7's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Bullying

Minor: Death of parent

TW: internalized racism

daniellekat's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

This made me tear up 🥹 I have been on this kind of hair love journey and have witnessed it in so many others. The author perfectly captured the way hair appearance can be deeply ingrained into families over generations. The art was adorable and the story was well thought out. My only drawback was that I wish

Marlene’s mother challenged her family’s commentary on her daughter’s appearance. That feeling of dreading seeing family members because of what they might say, was so relatable for me and I wish there was some follow up to that.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Body shaming

Minor: Death of parent and Racism

tea_at_mole_end's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Minor: Racism

nerdysread's review against another edition

emotional informative lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Such a beautiful and emotional read. I read it in a library and tear up in public. The drawing are as beautiful as the story. The characters are great and Marlene is such a good MC 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Racism

Moderate: Death of parent and Grief