Reviews tagging 'Death'

Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi

108 reviews

serendipitysbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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? No

4.5

 Bitter is a really powerful YA fantasy, clearly speaking to contemporary issues like police brutality and Black Lives Matter. I loved the way this book highlighted the power of young people and the power of art to effect social change. The point that activists can burnout and need to rest was well made, as was the fact that not everyone is suited to being on the frontline and that is okay. I was particularly captured by Emezi’s take on vengeance and the nuanced way this theme was approached and explored. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Death, Gun violence, and Violence

Moderate: Homophobia and Child abuse

bookwormdystopian2's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Police brutality

khaosinkspress's review against another edition

dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Death

cerilouisereads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Violence, and Mental illness

Moderate: Homophobia and Ableism

vampire_burrito's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Police brutality

Moderate: Death, Gore, and Homophobia

miniingrid's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

Si os ha gustado Mascota, tenéis que leer Bitter. Y si no habéis leído Mascota, no sé a qué estáis esperando.
Es duro, pero no se recrea ni hurga en el dolor. Y te recuerda que la esperanza es una disciplina, es algo que se tiene que trabajar y por lo que vale la pena hacerlo.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Police brutality, Murder, Grief, and Death

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Child abuse and Child death

booksandteatime's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Classism, Colonisation, Death, Police brutality, War, Violence, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, and Racism

Moderate: Ableism

theoceanrose's review against another edition

hopeful tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death and Violence

puggreader's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, Police brutality, and War

kbairbooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective tense fast-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

I’m not sure what to say. Pet was an incredible read and I had some trepidation as to whether Bitter would be able to follow through. Well, it absolutely did. Wow! I am blown away. Akwaeke once again has proven what masterful storytelling they are capable of. The way they intertwine real problems, and the human condition, with magic, soul, and heart. Brava. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Violence, Medical content, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Child death and Child abuse

Minor: Death of parent