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michaelareads's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Hate crime, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Incest, and Mental illness
books4bee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death
Moderate: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Child death, Miscarriage, Cancer, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Terminal illness, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism
Minor: Rape, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts
amandalorianxo's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is a prequel to Saving Ruby King, showcasing the life of Ruby’s grandmother. Sara goes through a tumultuous life, from beginning to end. We meet her when she is a resident of the boarding house run by Ms. Sugar, a commune so to speak for black residents since even during the 1960’s - black residents in Chicago and Memphis reliable housing could be a challenge to find. Sara is raising her son Lebanon and encounters a teacher by the name of Jonas who she falls for. Unfortunately, there is a lot of sadness post meeting Jonas and I wish the story was as bleak as it turned out to be. Still a thought provoking read but there a minimal amount of happy, smiling moments.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Pregnancy
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