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iris_lrf's review
- 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
4.0
There's quite a lot of gay sex in this book. As a trans lesbian, penile activities are something I generally try to avoid, but it doesn't hurt my opinions of the book as a whole. It's not just yaoi, it's sex with a purpose, sex that tells us something about the characters and their relationships.
And then there's the other half of the book. The magic realism half. I do not like magic realism.
All in all, though, amazing book. Would absolutely recommend to anyone struggling to understand or come to terms with an LGBT+ identity, religious/family trauma, or a past relationship. I cry much less often than I should, but Release got me damn close.
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Murder, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Death, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Homophobia, Violence, Toxic relationship, Outing, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Confinement, Hate crime, Violence, Mental illness, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Classism, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Blood
hayleythegoose's review
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Death, Sexual content, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Cursing and Child abuse
Minor: Blood
tiramisucker_'s review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Murder, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, and Drug abuse
ezrantheherb's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Sexual content, Pedophilia, Homophobia, and Sexual assault