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nellyreadsalot's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
emilyy_hayess's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
elliekoepke's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-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? No
4.5
pbbookz's review against another edition
4.0
The pace was slower than I expected, but I still liked the book. Probably for its references to Oakland and the writing style. I liked how the author depicted character motivations (someone thinks they’re helping another, but it’s actually selfish).
bella613's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual content, Blood, Toxic relationship, Child death, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Police brutality, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Violence, and Vomit
its_aydreee's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
augustunderground's review against another edition
challenging
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
charlotteregan's review against another edition
3.75
An unforgettable read! I felt as though this book was clinging to me and it never wanted to let go. Loved each chapter. Mottley, you’re now one of my elite employees.
cindyhollister's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
oatmilky's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
really heavy heavy read. everything that could go wrong does. halfway thru i learned the author was 17 when she started writing this ??
beautiful and harrowing story, plot moves like molasses sometimes and lightning quick at others. really thoughtful and full story in world-building and character development.
only nit was the sometimes over-descriptiveness / one metaphor too many. will remember this one
beautiful and harrowing story, plot moves like molasses sometimes and lightning quick at others. really thoughtful and full story in world-building and character development.
only nit was the sometimes over-descriptiveness / one metaphor too many. will remember this one