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gabthebookworm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Rape, Cultural appropriation, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Mental illness, Body shaming, Colonisation, Hate crime, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
abnormal_shadow's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
5.0
I borrowed this book for no reason. On the QLL Libby library and I would say it is probably one of my favorite books of all time. It embodies me in a way both women (to a certain extent), Africans, both beaten and robbed of culture and heritage, both angry at the countries that subjugated us. Though I was not abandoned by my father or raped I understand her. We are connected and I feel that reading and listening to this book, to her story. This book is everything.
Graphic: Colonisation, War, Violence, Rape, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Racism
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Sexual content, and Self harm
Minor: Pedophilia, Abandonment, Genocide, and Xenophobia
lesbrarycard's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
A beautiful, painful, and brutal exploration of identity, race, and queerness. I found this to be an incredibly fresh and sharp approach to poems that explore lesbian identity and racial inequality. I especially loved the repetitive passages that emphasized the same message for several pages--they were in your face in the best way. I think the comparisons to Ocean Vuong and Natalie Diaz were well earned and accurate, and I highly recommend this collection with attention to trigger warnings.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Racism, and Homophobia
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