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ruthhelizabeth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I really enjoyed this book, but it was definitely let down with the suggestion it may be cosy and warm. This was a smart, political and daring book, but it rarely let the reader have a moment to be anything other than unsettled. The murder in this book is possibly the least chilling type of crime which takes place. It kept me on my toes and on the edge of my seat but didn't quite feel like a warm hug.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Trafficking, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, Murder, Gore, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood
uhhlexiconic's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
3.0
The mystery remains in the background too long, and a strange background story about a maid being locked up feels too dark for this kind of story, but the characters are overall loveable in this food focused tale.
Moderate: Racism, Murder, and Confinement
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