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alisazhup's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I agree with other reviewers that the ending was underwhelming (all the discussions the book opened were abruptly sealed), but up until the last 10 or so pages, I was extremely impressed by the complex character dynamics. I loved this.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Racism, and Deadnaming
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, and Fatphobia
Minor: Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, Pedophilia, and Racial slurs
Child neglectbelleden's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I look forward to reading anything Reid creates in the future! Her characters and dialogue feel extremely genuine. I was never able to predict what was going to happen next. My only beef with this book is that the ending felt rushed and out of character for Emira. I loved the mini epilogue that showed the main characters in different, but not necessarily better, places than they were at the beginning of the story. This is a realistic and fast-paced story about race, class, and performative activism.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Animal death
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Vomit, Animal death, Sexual content, Body shaming, and Cursing
Minor: Police brutality, Death, and Death of parent
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