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Hurricane Child by Kacen Callender

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japxican's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

tishywishy's review against another edition

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4.0

Caroline is grief stricken, trying to deal with a life where she feels as though no one is in her corner. She meets Kalinda, the new girl at her school, and they embark on a journey that will shape Caroline's future. I think the author did a good job of tapping into the riotous emotions of pre-teens and how grief and loss shape behaviours that can be perceived as rude or insolent in the Caribbean. I felt like I appreciated Caroline more as the story kept moving.

This book did double duty as my #PrideReads and #ReadCaribbean.
Also happy to find a lgbtq novel based in the Caribbean, written by a Caribbean author.

Ps. The audiobook was a bit cringeworthy. Get the physical or e-book version.

rai's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

thisiskartrying's review against another edition

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4.0

Siento que hay cosas (como todo el misticismo) que le autore pudo explotar más y hubieran vuelto aún mejor la historia, pero es un libro cortito y bonito que me gustó.

jeannieq's review against another edition

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5.0

OH MY GOD, THIS BOOK WAS FANTASTIC! Especially for a debut novel, I was very impressed. It centers on a 12 year old girl who feels like an outcast, we all remember that time I’m sure, and she has strength all to her own. This book deals with so many issues like mental health, abandonment, isolationism, LGBTQ+, and bullying. I LOVED this book. From the troubles of youth to the mistakes of the parents that raise them, this really was a great book. The descriptions were so insightful and really immerses the reader into the island life.