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emmoeller's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Gun violence
guardianofthebookshelf's review
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Ableism
kponturo's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Child abuse, and Addiction
Moderate: Death
marleywrites's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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
3.75
I have complicated thoughts about this book. On one hand, I loved the writing and the entire feel of the book. The setting was beautiful and the way Owl grew throughout the story was wonderful. On the other, I felt a tiny bit cheated. The reason being that the thriller part of the book didn’t pick up until about 70% of the way into the story.
I wish we had more time. Another few pages to get more of an explanation. The ending felt a bit abrupt but I’m proud of how far Owl has come by the end of the story.
Once the thriller aspect of the story started, the tension building was great. The scenes came quick and intense, just like they should. I was on the edge of my seat reading them!
I was a wee bit disappointed in Aida, I wish there had been something about that relationship at the end of the story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Gun violence
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