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I really hate books with this plot. Just change of names/subject matter/etc. If you’re just starting to read this, you could probably skip 150 pages in the middle and not miss a thing either. I wanted to love this one too.

nedghie's review against another edition

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3.0

I didn’t care for Nella’s character. I found her to be feeble-minded, annoying and naive. She wasn’t as revolutionary or militant as she wanted to seem so the transition/ending/conflict with Hazel didn’t ring true. Honestly it seemed like Nella had been elated to be “the only” and thought that playing up her Blackness would curry favor once Hazel arrived. I was left confused by the ending and frustrated. This review reflects my feelings about the characters and not the quality of the book. I’ve been left wanting by books from this author.

emilyc1307's review against another edition

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mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

shannonharty's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

2.75

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