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femke_152's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
farhana101's review against another edition
4.0
Solid 4 stars.
This book starts off nicely, a little slow-paced but it works up to progressively expose how race and privilege have catalyst effect on peoples lives.
This book starts off nicely, a little slow-paced but it works up to progressively expose how race and privilege have catalyst effect on peoples lives.
mandicorbari's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, this was probably the most satisfying ending to any book I've ever read. The last hour or so of the audiobook was fantastic. I could not put it down, even though I really had things to do.
The book has smart commentary on class, white feminism, and beneficent racism. The paternalism all the white characters display toward our protagonist, Emira, is cringe inducing and ominous. And the love Emira feels for Briar is so bittersweet. Somehow, with all the heavy topics, the book is a fun and light read. I want to see this book made into a movie by A24, with Alix Chamberlain played by Caitlin Reilly.
The book has smart commentary on class, white feminism, and beneficent racism. The paternalism all the white characters display toward our protagonist, Emira, is cringe inducing and ominous. And the love Emira feels for Briar is so bittersweet. Somehow, with all the heavy topics, the book is a fun and light read. I want to see this book made into a movie by A24, with Alix Chamberlain played by Caitlin Reilly.
her_mariaelena's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alicebme's review against another edition
4.0
Didn’t want to put it down. Lots of tension, but also everybody just being themselves.
kaylagarcia's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good book, wow. I haven’t felt this deeply interested and weaved into a book in a long time.
danistanley_'s review against another edition
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ajkremer's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
lilyput95's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0