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adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
4.25
what a delightful and dark sequel! i thoroughly enjoyed this, and only found myself frustrated or rolling my eyes at some of the purely teenage moments from the literally teenagers so that wasnt too bad. i will say, the alternate curse words did start to bug me more in this book, but it didnt take away from the story. on that note, i love how this depicts the complexities of family and community, especially with respect to black folks and their unique experiences in north america, especially as slave descendants. i also loved how dark this was for a ya, it was great and turned the stakes up quite high. and seeing voyas overall growth was really wonderful. i really enjoyed this series!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Slavery, Eating disorder, and Addiction
Minor: Transphobia, Police brutality, and Racism
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