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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.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
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
jojo_'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
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Racism, Bullying, Hate crime, and Police brutality
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Murder, and Animal death
vasha'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
4.5
Graphic: Police brutality, Grief, Bullying, Violence, and Racism
Moderate: Murder, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Slavery, Animal cruelty, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Animal death
sashawins's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
" Dark is not ugly. Get that out of your minds right now...you are both Black, and your mama taught you to hold your heads up and be proud."
I didn't want the story to end, I wanted more of Jay & Jez Marsh adventures 😉
Minor: Death and Death of parent
cassieleigh97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Moderate: Racism, Death, and Death of parent
f18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Hate crime, and Police brutality
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, Bullying, Gun violence, and Racism
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Cursing, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Sexism, Slavery, and Violence
drowningreaderforlife'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? No
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Police brutality, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Death and Death of parent