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annamay1021's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Domestic abuse
holly_daze_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Police brutality, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Drug abuse
milele23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cursing, Violence, and Toxic friendship
itsradsmads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
jackslackofshelfcontrol's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
helhas3letters's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Racism, Police brutality, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Chronic illness, Slavery, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, and Alcohol
gewrgia_lightwood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The only thing that icked me was the YA-ess of it, -sometimes it was a bit cringy- and the very subtle misogyny against Iesa (slut-shaming)
Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Misogyny and Vomit
permanme's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Police brutality, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Trafficking, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
thescenery's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Starr Carter is a 15-year-old black teenager. Her friend is killed by a police officer in the early chapters of the book, right in front of her. Starr's journey is an attempt to reconcile what she calls "two worlds." As the main witness to Khalil's murder, she watches as some label Khalil as a criminal, others as a drug dealer, insinuating his involvement with a gang and justifying his killing, despite Khalil being unarmed.
The reader follows Starr's process of grieving as she experiences sadness, anger, and the weight of injustice. She also deals with her relationship with her white boyfriend and feels guilt for not being able to help Khalil. Amidst it all, Starr is called to testify and share her account with various legal and media outlets, receiving support from her lawyer, who is also an activist.
Starr's lawyer encourages her to use her voice as a witness and as a young black girl to seek justice not only for Khalil but also for many other children, teenagers, and adults who have been victims of unjust killings. Starr learns that her voice is important, and her perspective is essential.
It was written phenomenally, the characters were amazing, and intense. Some made me angry, some made me love them as the chapters went by. I'm sad I took way too long to read this book, because it's very good. It made me cry, and laugh, even if I'm not a fan of books about teenagers. I super recommend it!
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and Grief
Moderate: Child death and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse and Drug abuse
nerdyfantasyreader's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
There are no words to describe this book. It is eye opening and I am so glad I read it.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Blood, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Abandonment