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jillaay_h's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Death, Racial slurs, Cancer, Classism, Alcohol, Racism, Drug use, Suicide, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Medical content, Mental illness, and Violence
hangryforfiction's review against another edition
10% through the book and was disturbed by one line when the MC refers to someone's looks as being like a pizza face. I read a bunch of reviews on instagram that described problematic language, including a reference to someone should've killed themselves on their own time, and a use of the R word, among others. I realize this book is supposed to be satire and I enjoy satire, but this doesn't mean problematic language and tropes are acceptable without challenge. Publishing needs to do better, because this book had the potential to be really great. It's a great premise by a Black debut author featuring a Black MC and the narration of the audiobook was really good.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide and Racism
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