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This book was such a home run in every way. I felt really pulled in by the characters' struggles. Everyone is tenderly depicted as nuanced and complex, and Hammonds really peels back each layer of each generation. Loved this--can't wait to see what they write next.

lizzy_sophia's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

jenna_bookworm_5822's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5

jenniehunt's review

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challenging emotional sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

purplerose923's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

moonsgrace's review

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5.0

when a book manages to make me cry, it’s an immediate five stars.
is this flawed judgment? perhaps, but this book deserves it

i’m experiencing too many emotions right now but my god this was beautiful

bookish_teacher_reads's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

sesealyah's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional 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

4.0

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