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agentmozell's review against another edition
- 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
Before I get into the story I listened to it as an audiobook and I did not care for the narrator. They were very soft spoken and breathy and they made it hard to listen to. I also think this would be best as a physical read because the POVs jump around a lot and sometimes it would be like wait “I’m in Shizuka’s POV now? No wait, Lan?” With no warning either.
Now for the story.
This made me so emotional in a lot of ways. I felt myself in tune with the characters as we learned more and more about them. This I would certainly classify as a bittersweet, everyone got their happiest ending sort.
The struggles of being trans is real, while most like to say they’re supportive it’s not always that easy. The creepiness (from perverts) and double standards that come along with being trans was executed well I think. The struggles Katrina faced were so real that it could be uncomfortable for others to read about.
Shizuka I wasn’t sure at first, but as we learned more about her and her trauma I fell in love with her more and more and got so stressed and sad about her potential ending.
Lan’s was hard to like and relate to at first (I mean she’s an alien), but now I’m just rooting for her and her newfound mission.
This was a great blend of sci-fi and fantasy that made me want donuts. I hope there’s a sequel or side story to tie up some open ends.
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
Minor: Alcoholism, Deadnaming, Rape, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
eliotadrift's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Sexual violence and Sexual harassment
blue_boy62's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Body shaming, Mental illness, Xenophobia, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Alcoholism and Misogyny
gabr7ellereads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Dysphoria
domtheknight's review against another edition
- 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
There's some heavy stuff in this book, in some ways these events didn't feel as upsetting as they might have in a more brutal narrative style.
Moderate: Child abuse, Deadnaming, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
There's 1 prominent trans character; she is abused by her parent, and escapes from that house as a teenager. She is raped by a friend, and pushed into doing some sex work, which she doesn't enjoy and wouldn't consent to if not desperate for funds. She experiences ongoing transphobic "jokes" and comments. None of these actions are from the other major heroine/hero characters. There's murder on page from a moderate character, and self harm. Those are separate from the trans character, although multiple characters have suicidal ideation to varying degrees.ceplunk's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Deadnaming, Sexual content, Transphobia, and Outing
Minor: War
twilik's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Deadnaming, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
clairejoanmarie's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Blood, Alcohol, War, and Deportation
touchegiantsquid's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Outing, and Dysphoria
Minor: Violence and War
amillionjourneys's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Child abuse and Deadnaming