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samnash's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Grief, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Blood
Minor: Miscarriage
victoria_elaine's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really love how this author ties poetry into prose and uses pieces of history to connect with the present. This book was also great for speaking out on misogyny and sexual assault. However, I do think it dragged on a little too long. Would recommend, just not if you’re in a reading slump!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, War, Violence, and Misogyny
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Self harm, and Injury/Injury detail
ashleyreads88's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
After reading and loving Blood Water Paint, I had no doubt that I would love We Are The Ashes, We Are The Fire as well. This book was unique, it was two different stories in one. There was the main story which was told in prose about Em's older sister (Nor) and how the family coped with the aftermath of a trial and wanted justice for a heinous crime against Nor. Then there was the story of Marguerite de Breseaux that Em wrote in free verse. Both stories have something in common. We Are The Ashes, We Are The Fire was a beautiful, heartbreaking book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Violence and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Transphobia and Adult/minor relationship
bi_n_large's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
3.25
This book tried to be trans-inclusive and didn’t quite succeed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Violence and Sexual assault
Minor: Transphobia
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