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butterwashere's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
CW: minor blood, gore
I remember picking up the book and reading the quote on the cover in which it said for readers to be prepared since it’s a fast paced book.
It was indeed fast paced.
I love the descriptions and also the descriptions. It feels like I’m there watching it all play out. I also love rooting for Pilar as they navigate their surroundings and also fight.
I also picked up a bit of Spanish. My favorite spanish word is payasa which translates to clown in english. (note: Spanish terms are gendered, so in this case, this is used to describe a feminine person)
I love the idea of what inspires the plot, especially with the ideas of the sisters as the butterflies and how someone’s unfinished story is demonstrated in a blank piece of paper that is hidden. I read the story of the Mirabal sisters and how they fought against the Trujillo regime back when I was in 10th grade.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Gore and Blood
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