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krn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
A great book about a Filipino American teen whose cousin dies at the hands of the drug war being carried out by the Filipino government. I had no idea about the drug war or current events and conditions in the Philippines so this was eye opening to the different classes of people there.
Jun’s desire to do but also by a flawed person was captivating and I appreciated that the author did not make him a one sidedly perfect character. Jay’s journey to connect and family is also powerful.
Jun’s desire to do but also by a flawed person was captivating and I appreciated that the author did not make him a one sidedly perfect character. Jay’s journey to connect and family is also powerful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Police brutality, and Trafficking
Moderate: Colonisation
lylacks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Police brutality
Moderate: Homophobia and Body horror
Minor: Rape and Trafficking
shelleyreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Police brutality, Grief, and Addiction
Minor: Trafficking and Sexual violence
lyricalreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wow. This book. Please read it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Addiction, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Police brutality, Racism, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Sexual violence
redbookpanda's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Police brutality
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