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britney2001_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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? Yes
2.75
caitie145's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book I think that I have read by a person of colour (I am trying to expand my reading) and it was amazing. Echo Browns writing is amazingly descriptive and mesmerising. The way she is able to entwine magical realism with reality really make you feel that life can be seen through a different lense. There were so many parts of the book that had amazing commentary on the human life and the life of a person of colour.
The struggles the main character faced and her ability to overcome and achieve her dreams and remain true to herself even after the struggles she has faced really shows the strength of humanity and women to overcome some of the hardest things that life can throw at you.
5/5!
The struggles the main character faced and her ability to overcome and achieve her dreams and remain true to herself even after the struggles she has faced really shows the strength of humanity and women to overcome some of the hardest things that life can throw at you.
5/5!
neaubreau's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
This is a very well written and thoughtful book. It keeps you engaged. It is nicely detailed and doesn’t skip a beat in description. I absolutely loved everything about it. Although, it was unfortunate to hear about the passing of the author in 2023 but her story lives on in this beautifully magical memoir.
lisamchuk's review against another edition
5.0
This is a powerful book in so many ways. Open your heart and your mind and then read this book to learn to see the world in a different way. Highly recommend the audiobook as read by the author.
kyra_is's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lycantreyski's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape
seymone's review against another edition
5.0
The best book I have read this year!
The first novel in a very long time, to bring tears to my eyes. In all my years, this is the first time I have found the nuances of my life, as a black girl child - black young adult woman within the pages of a novel. I feel seen! Shout out to all the black girls, that are unlimited!
The first novel in a very long time, to bring tears to my eyes. In all my years, this is the first time I have found the nuances of my life, as a black girl child - black young adult woman within the pages of a novel. I feel seen! Shout out to all the black girls, that are unlimited!
bwray1's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
tentwentyfourty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0