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ophillya's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, and Classism
alisonvh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
dragonwriter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There was a slow but beautiful build of the plot. It really let you get to know the workings of this world that is so close to ours and see through the eyes of those fighting for equality in a white-ruled world. Large sections of the book read like college lectures on magic and etymology, and quite honestly, those were my favorite parts! This book really showed the struggles BIPOC face day to day, as well as how little the government cares for its working class people. It also makes a powerful argument that the repercussions and collateral damage of a strike should lie with those in power, and not those asking the power to stop the injustices they suffer.
I highly recommend this book!
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Colonisation
Moderate: Drug use, Suicide, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Gun violence, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Murder, Gaslighting, and Pandemic/Epidemic
wad3mil3sgarru2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, and Colonisation
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Alcohol, War, and Classism
Minor: Religious bigotry and Toxic friendship
one_more_chapter96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, and War
Minor: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
There are a lot of triggering subjects covered in this book but they are based in historical contexts and explained from the perspective of those suffering them as part of a systemic classist and racist society under the rule of the British Empire. I think it is dealt with very well and whilst painful at times to read, it makes sense for the characters and is necessary for the story.chiaralzr's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, and Classism
melancholymegs's review against another edition
- 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: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Kidnapping, and Religious bigotry
hwesta's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Sexism, Slavery, Sexual harassment, and War
jennalwiegand's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
miaaa_lenaaa's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
‘if theyre going to tell stories about you, use it to your advantage.’
First half was a bit slow but then it really ramped up
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, War, and Classism
Moderate: Slavery