Scan barcode
henrygravesprince's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.75
I really enjoyed this book. It’s incredibly twisty and gripping (if a little convoluted). My only real qualm is the overuse of the word shitnuts. Looking at this after reading the author’s more recent release, Missing White Woman, this displays a lot of the same positive elements of the clever style and structure of Garrett’s work, while also showing how she’s improved her craft since writing this book. Her newer work is equally twisty but more streamlined and tightened, though Like a Sister is still an incredibly compelling read. I like that the books share a throughline of similar themes around trust, complex family relationships and friendships, the past’s hold on the present, the complexity of grief while learning things you may not want to know about the person you’re grieving, etc, portrayed in unique ways in each of them. I’m interested in reading the author’s other three books and looking forward to future releases; Garrett is well on the way to becoming a favorite author of mine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Murder, Grief, and Addiction
Moderate: Racism, Suicide, Abandonment, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Abortion, Medical content, Alcohol, Body shaming, Classism, and Gun violence
Specific drugs referenced in book: heroin & cocaine, references to weedmartamae77's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Murder
Moderate: Racism
owlliecat's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Murder
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Death of parent
jillkaarlela's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Family drama, secrets, lies, and death… this is a modern (non-ya) mystery that comments and gives a glimpse into the black experience in America. This book was put together very well, with a lot of depth and substance. As far as mystery, I would say it is a little predictable, but that may just be because I have read so many mysteries recently that I know all of the possible endings. I would say this is definitely not YA, maybe 16+?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Grief, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Minor: Miscarriage, Vomit, Racism, and Sexual content
More...