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blackcatkai's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
CW: racism, casual ableism, pregnancy & birth (graphic/on page), violence, alcohol use, drug use mentioned, gun violence, police brutality, death of a parent mentioned, infertility & miscarriage mentioned, classism, bullying, violence, child abuse
this type of contemporary isn't usually my go-to, so I had a bit of a hard time getting into it, but overall a really good read. Johnson has a way with words and I'd be interested in what she writes next.
this type of contemporary isn't usually my go-to, so I had a bit of a hard time getting into it, but overall a really good read. Johnson has a way with words and I'd be interested in what she writes next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Violence, Bullying, Blood, Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Child abuse, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Ableism, Drug use, Death of parent, Infidelity, Infertility, and Sexual content
kimveach's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The best parts of this book were the intimate exchanges between the characters and the descriptions of everyday life. The book fell short when it added in social commentary that was disguised as reflective thought. It is hard to believe that the character would have such clarity of thought at that moment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Classism, Abandonment, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Alcohol, Police brutality, and Terminal illness
Minor: Infidelity
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