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lovisareads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
hjb_128's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Addiction, Blood, Grief, Hate crime, Police brutality, Racism, Child death, Death, Classism, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, Racial slurs, and Vomit
Moderate: Infidelity
lasayegh123's review against another edition
3.0
A must-read novel for all teens and adults. I thought the author wrote this beautifully and looking forward to reading more from her!
julie2525's review against another edition
5.0
A must read. Was able to put it down, but that could have been the pandemic.
phantomgecko's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Well written, well structured, great voice, interesting characters, realistic situations. A really good book.
Infuriating tho. Just the reality of racism in our country and how it hasn't changed. Like...this book was before Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, real life events that put a huge spotlight on this exact behavior. The book's just so spot on with how people are.
The insecurities and issues Star has are shown well. The gaping holes in our system are shown well. The problems in black communities are shown well.
Infuriating tho. Just the reality of racism in our country and how it hasn't changed. Like...this book was before Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, real life events that put a huge spotlight on this exact behavior. The book's just so spot on with how people are.
The insecurities and issues Star has are shown well. The gaping holes in our system are shown well. The problems in black communities are shown well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Police brutality, Gun violence, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Murder, Cursing, Grief, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
joni7824's review against another edition
5.0
This was Angie's first novel? Wow is all I can say. Love the main characters; especially Starr, her family and friends. It's a fast read which will make you think and feel. I can't wait to read her next book...because there will be one. Everyone must read this book. You will not be disappointed ❤
book_bound's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book. I love this book. I LOVE this book. (Get ready for a lot of love.) This book is so important for obvious reasons, and it tackles so many issues than just racism and discrimination. I loved the themes of identity, community, and family. Especially family. Starr’s parents were visible characters that were fleshed out with backgrounds and personalities. The dynamic of this family was like a team who were protecting and supporting each other. We just need more books like this overall that are not afraid to speak out about the injustices of our system.
amzthebookdevourer's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
imalwayswrite's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
4.0