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onceandfuturereaders's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-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
4.5
I think the only reason this isn’t a 5 star read is because it took me so long to get into. I’d say the first 30% was necessary to setting up the story, but I struggled through it so much that I wasn’t sure how to feel. But once Manu connected with her friends and started really discovering who she was, I couldn’t put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the second book.
There are quite a few references to Harry Potter. Just feel like it’s important to note.
There are quite a few references to Harry Potter. Just feel like it’s important to note.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality and Sexism
author2223's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Police brutality
Moderate: Racism
cozylifewithabby's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
3.75
I really enjoyed this. I have never read anything like it. Check it out if you like YA Fantasy and are interested in Argentinian mythology.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Homophobia, Body horror, Death, and Forced institutionalization
shortstackz's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
4.5
Romina Garber has a talent for weaving the feeling of being "othered" into a fantasy narrative that can really be felt from a diverse background of people. I loved the introductions to each character, and how Manu explored the world to bring us along for the ride. The way the plot moves is written for probably an 8th or 9th grade reading level, which I LOVE how accessible that makes these really intricate topics that are being explored throughout the story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexism, Racism, and Physical abuse
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, and Misogyny
melinabarbuto's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Xenophobia, and Stalking
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Police brutality, Homophobia, and Drug use
constantlybooked7's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual assault
gagne's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Police brutality
foreverinastory's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
Loved this so much!!
Rep: Undocumented Argentinian female MC, Latine male love interest, Latine WLW couple, Latine cast.
CWs: Abandonment, blood, body shaming (for unusual eye color), confinement, drug use (sedatives), homophobia/homomisia, injury/injury detail, lesbophobia/lesbomisia, misogyny, outing, racism, sexism, transphobia/transmisia, violence, xenophobia.
Rep: Undocumented Argentinian female MC, Latine male love interest, Latine WLW couple, Latine cast.
CWs: Abandonment, blood, body shaming (for unusual eye color), confinement, drug use (sedatives), homophobia/homomisia, injury/injury detail, lesbophobia/lesbomisia, misogyny, outing, racism, sexism, transphobia/transmisia, violence, xenophobia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Body shaming, Confinement, Drug use, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Outing, Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, Violence, and Xenophobia
elthechameleon's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? N/A
5.0
What an incredible story. Beautifully written. Garner takes her readers on a journey that at first seems similar to Harry Potter, as she proclaims in the endnote and book preview. What we discover is so much more. The students are on the brink of a revolution of gender, sexuality, and documented status. . I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book had such political heft wrapped up in charm. I didn’t see some of the plot twists, but one is easy to guess, especially if you speak Spanish. I love the bilingualism of this book, the rich intertextuality and exploration of belonging to two cultures, without being able to claim ownership of one. Septibol, the descriptions of the school and Lunaris, and the real and fun group of friends make this a world I would gladly dive into any day.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia
Moderate: Sexism and Abandonment