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lasafica_reads's review against another edition
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, Transphobia, and Mental illness
odrib's review against another edition
reflective
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia, Racism, and Lesbophobia
tinyelfarcanist's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Lee Lai paints an authentic depiction of two women in the search for self, dealing with mental illness, their relationship, parenting, and family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Racism, and Transphobia
seawarrior's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a wonderfully told story about family, identity, depression, and the dual pains of trying to burrow into the heart of a person who's hardened while trying to soften and risk being vulnerable to those who say they love you.
Ray and Bron's separation and increased vulnerability with their family is told side by side, highlighting both their similarities and differences. The couple's relationship with Ray's young niece Nessie had enriched and threatened a life they founded on the principle of discarding their biological family to form their own, fully understanding one. At the same time, they come to realize that their family ties are still relevant in their lives and they still have a longing to by known and wanted by the people they grew up with.
The art adds emotion and intimacy to the story through illustrated expressions and variations of physical compassion, or lack thereof. One of the richest uses of the art is when Ray, Bron and Nessie are all drawn with animalistic, quick-moving personas representing the freedom they feel during their play.
The book doesn't end with any sort of simple happy ending, but speaks to the desire in all of us to feel like we belong without having to sacrifice who we are. There's probably many nuances within it that I missed, and I highly recommend it to other readers.
Ray and Bron's separation and increased vulnerability with their family is told side by side, highlighting both their similarities and differences. The couple's relationship with Ray's young niece Nessie had enriched and threatened a life they founded on the principle of discarding their biological family to form their own, fully understanding one. At the same time, they come to realize that their family ties are still relevant in their lives and they still have a longing to by known and wanted by the people they grew up with.
The art adds emotion and intimacy to the story through illustrated expressions and variations of physical compassion, or lack thereof. One of the richest uses of the art is when Ray, Bron and Nessie are all drawn with animalistic, quick-moving personas representing the freedom they feel during their play.
The book doesn't end with any sort of simple happy ending, but speaks to the desire in all of us to feel like we belong without having to sacrifice who we are. There's probably many nuances within it that I missed, and I highly recommend it to other readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, and Transphobia
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