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the_benzz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Emotional abuse, and Drug use
lottiegasp's review against another edition
The political themes of racism and misogyny were heavyhanded so I didn't feel like they were resonating or I was learning much from it.
The main character was self-sabotaging and apathetic about her future which makes sense given her situation but it bummed me out a lot so wasn't the right time for me to appreciate it.
It was moderately well-written and had progressive political themes, but not enough to keep me going. I would recommend readers to Nalo Hopkinson, NK Jemisin, Rebecca Roanhorse, P Djeli Clark, RF Kuang for really amazing authors of colour who examine race, gender and queerness in their writing with fantastical elements.
Moderate: Misogyny and Racism
jenmcreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Police brutality, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Torture, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Misogyny, and Grief
kaiyakaiyo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
There were so many interesting layers to this story, and Jo’s relationship with Tiana made my heart ache and my eyes well in a very specific Black mom to Black daughter way. Mother daughter relationships are my Achilles heel (see: me crying my way through EEAAO and Turning Red), so seeing one in my shade was a bit of an arrow to the chest in the best way.
All that being said, this book ends, not quite hopefully, but upliftingly; everything isn’t sunshine and roses, but there is promise of a better future as created by community. nothing materially changes, but the feeling it gives is a positive one. I really liked this book, and will be buying it in print for my shelf :)
Graphic: Kidnapping, Torture, Violence, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Homophobia, Police brutality, Forced institutionalization, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, Acephobia/Arophobia, Bullying, and Biphobia
cryfest's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Graphic: Sexism, Torture, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Misogyny
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, and Murder
noveltay's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Police brutality, Racism, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Emotional abuse, Grief, Abortion, Confinement, and Panic attacks/disorders
alexandryareads's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Torture, Sexism, Grief, and Blood
Moderate: Biphobia, Police brutality, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, and Racism
Minor: Deportation, Animal cruelty, and Suicidal thoughts
hazelrosen's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Racism, Violence, and Misogyny
antimony's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
i did a horrible job describing this book im so sorry. i really liked the beginning and i really liked the end. the world was cool as well. but the middle dragged SOOO much. maybe it’s just because i read this as an ebook and maybe i feel negatively towards it because it took me a while to read. if i’d read it faster, in a physical copy, it probably would be 4 stars. c’est la vie. i do think it has good things to say but the middle part dragged so much and i didn’t care at all for that middle 50%. sad!
Graphic: Sexism, Torture, Misogyny, Death of parent, Racism, Violence, and Mental illness
Moderate: Police brutality and Homophobia
shereadytoread's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Racism