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aformeracceleratedreader's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This was a wonderful read. There were many sad parts but there was also cute/funny parts along with hopefulness. I loved all the characters and how they all grew/interacted with each other. The ending left me with a feeling of hope for the characters especially with Hng and her brother and Hng with Leroy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, War, Blood, Death of parent, and Grief
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Trafficking, and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping, Racism, and Xenophobia
The MC is a refugee from the Vietnam War, and the novel takes place in 1981, with flashbacks to her previous life in Vietnam with her family and her escape by boat. Strong war themes and post-traumatic stress symptoms.manicuredreader's review
challenging
emotional
informative
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? N/A
5.0
Incredibly moving, difficult, and hopeful. I had to triple check that what I had just read was really marked as young adult. I will be picking more from this author across every age demographic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Rape
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