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twstdtink's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
This book does contain paranormal elements that might be too intense for some young readers. There is also talk about racism, police brutality, and the assassination of JFK. The book takes place in the 1960's and I feel all subject matter is relevant and important to the story.
Moderate: Racism
kristinajean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Police brutality, Racism, Violence, Bullying, and Murder
saracat'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? No
4.75
I loved the main character Jez, but the adult in me sometimes wanted her to not take certain risks or actions without her mother or uncle there. But, I think if I would a kid reading this, that would never cross my mind. And she is an amazing kid. I just think that despite not having my own kids, I can relate to the concern her mom and uncle showed.
I also loved how Jez’s compassion and kindness are highlighted in the story. But also show how her anger, hurt, and frustration don’t leave her immune from having darker thoughts at times as well.
The way Royce brought the novel full circle was very beautiful. I definitely want to see if they’ve written anything else.
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent
The book is set in the 1960s in the US when laws didn’t protect black people and law enforcement were more explicit in their aggression towards black people as well. These realities are part of the story.therainbowshelf'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Body horror, Racism, Grief, Police brutality, and Gun violence
Grandparent deathdominicangirl'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Racism and Police brutality
lit_with_lauren'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
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Racism
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Police brutality, Violence, Racism, Hate crime, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Bullying, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, and Murder
loristoudenmier'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
3.0
Graphic: Racism, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, and Death
cozylifewithabby's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Bullying
ofpagesandparagraphs'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? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Hate crime and Police brutality
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, and Racism