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jenna_bookworm_5822's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
lilacglow26's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
cait_readsxox's review
4.0
This was a really great mix of a story with poetry mixed in. I loved the growth Angel experienced as a character after recovering from an abusive relationship. This story was all about healing and new beginnings and I really enjoyed it. The poetry was very beautiful too!
okevamae's review
5.0
After a violent incident with her boyfriend Darius, Angel’s mom sent her away from their northern California home to live with her uncle in Brooklyn. Now, she’s trying to make her way in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people, while at the same time trying to heal, both physically and mentally, from her trauma.
This short, beautiful novel stitches together brief vignettes, all written from the point of view of Angel, along with several poems and a few text exchanges. As the book progresses, the nature of the “incident” and the abusive relationship that led to it becomes clear, as do her feelings of guilt, self-doubt, grief, anger, and resentment, as well as her PTSD. But Angel finds hope and life in the books that she reads – powerful works by female authors of color like The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison – and in the music she listens to. This book is in part a love letter to books and music, and the powerful effect they can have on our lives. She also learns a lot about how to love herself by finding people who love and support her in healthier ways than she is used to.
Representation: People of color, black main and side characters and other POCs, lesbian and bisexual characters, main character has PTSD
CW: Domestic violence and abusive relationships
I received a advance copy of this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This short, beautiful novel stitches together brief vignettes, all written from the point of view of Angel, along with several poems and a few text exchanges. As the book progresses, the nature of the “incident” and the abusive relationship that led to it becomes clear, as do her feelings of guilt, self-doubt, grief, anger, and resentment, as well as her PTSD. But Angel finds hope and life in the books that she reads – powerful works by female authors of color like The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison – and in the music she listens to. This book is in part a love letter to books and music, and the powerful effect they can have on our lives. She also learns a lot about how to love herself by finding people who love and support her in healthier ways than she is used to.
Representation: People of color, black main and side characters and other POCs, lesbian and bisexual characters, main character has PTSD
CW: Domestic violence and abusive relationships
I received a advance copy of this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
4rtpop's review
2.0
the writing style was quite good, although i am not a fan of poems. for me, this was not easy to read, despite it being so short. i must say this book was a bit boring imo so i am kind of disappointed :( i might check out other books by this author though!
lanternsjourney's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
3.0
I loved the poetry but the story needed a little work. The characters didn't feel developed enough for me.
jane_bee28's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
sweetrosegirl76's review
3.0
It's a good story, though I would have loved more poems. I found myself getting distracted and bored with this one. I didn't resonate with a lot of this, but that's okay. Not everything is for everyone. This is great for the kids who had to grow up too fast to raise children that weren't theirs.