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dlrosebyh's review
dark
emotional
sad
slow-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
1.0
this book had an interesting proposal, but the execution was disappointing.
i enjoyed the whole boston setting, but everything else was a mess. it is embarrassing how a white author used harmful stereotypes for the poc characters. when we say we want diverse characters, we mean we want diverse characters with good representation. if the case was harmful stereotypes than no poc characters at all, the second option would have been better.
in addition, mae’s character was extreme insufferable. she constantly talked about astrophysics— that’s her whole personality. she has no flavor at all. it was interesting during the first chapters of the book, but it became excessively repetitive to the point that it’s annoying. demetrios could have had a good nerdy scientist character, but the character still has to have flavor in order to make a character-driven book interesting enough. no one would want to read about astrophysics for almost 500 pages. that’s dull.
if you want a book that constantly talks about physics and racist micro-aggressions, then i guess this is the perfect book for you.
there are so many trigger warnings for this book, so don’t let the cover fool you. it is not a lighthearted book, but rather a dark one. i was shocked reading this as well.
i enjoyed the whole boston setting, but everything else was a mess. it is embarrassing how a white author used harmful stereotypes for the poc characters. when we say we want diverse characters, we mean we want diverse characters with good representation. if the case was harmful stereotypes than no poc characters at all, the second option would have been better.
in addition, mae’s character was extreme insufferable. she constantly talked about astrophysics— that’s her whole personality. she has no flavor at all. it was interesting during the first chapters of the book, but it became excessively repetitive to the point that it’s annoying. demetrios could have had a good nerdy scientist character, but the character still has to have flavor in order to make a character-driven book interesting enough. no one would want to read about astrophysics for almost 500 pages. that’s dull.
if you want a book that constantly talks about physics and racist micro-aggressions, then i guess this is the perfect book for you.
there are so many trigger warnings for this book, so don’t let the cover fool you. it is not a lighthearted book, but rather a dark one. i was shocked reading this as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Abortion and Abandonment
alyssahafso's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
4.5 but maybe become a 5. possibly one of my fave books ever
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion and Abandonment
tooljade's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Abandonment
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