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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
I really didn’t like this book. I typically love novels in verse, but I did not enjoy the poetry. I felt like I had to be analyzing the poetry to really I understand the story, and that was something I just didn’t want to do.
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Moved to tears. Beautifully written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
A book that should be read on ebook/physical copy, and a book that will make you want to start right over again on page 1 when it’s done. (imo)
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
This is between a 3-3.5 stars for me. Most of the book I was thinking definitely 3 stars and was getting a little bored with it honestly, but then something shifts toward the end that I wasn’t expecting and it changed my perspective on the previous parts. That I think, brings it up another half star, but it’s still not a 4star read for me because I didn’t enjoy it enough and it really dragged in some parts. Also for a verse book, I wasn’t as into the verse and there were some very cliche moments. I did still like the overall story by the end though and there were several key moments that I enjoyed. I also love the cover <3.
I totally respect what this book has to offer but it just wasn’t my kind of story. The reveal is cliche and after that the ending just gets rushed right out. Great resource for learning about the cultural practices though. I actually really appreciated reading the acknowledgments
If you have never read a novel in verse, this would be a lovely first choice. For me, reading it just after “Let Us Descend,” the mystical and spiritual dimensions of African American slaves wove the novels together.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes