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rnightser's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
adventurerjules's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
theone_gingerella's review against another edition
1.0
I love when I find the perfect word to embody just how I feel and what I want to say and I have:
Trite. This book is trite.
Trite. This book is trite.
joylesnick's review against another edition
4.0
I didn’t know this book was so popular until I was halfway through reading and couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed the characters, the way the mystery unraveled, and am always happy to suspend disbelief from time to time for the sake of a good story. A perfect summer read. 4.5 stars.
digemsmax's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book!
You can’t help but fall in love with Kya in this story. I love the use of nature and poems woven throughout the story. Her struggles with acceptance and abandonment and all without that strong family bond. I find it interesting that hers mother’s love stayed with her and made her strong even though she abandoned her.
You can’t help but fall in love with Kya in this story. I love the use of nature and poems woven throughout the story. Her struggles with acceptance and abandonment and all without that strong family bond. I find it interesting that hers mother’s love stayed with her and made her strong even though she abandoned her.
korianat's review against another edition
4.0
12/24: i recently tried to reread this book and i can’t get past the fact that tate and kya are 14-18 respectively and also the use of the n-word as a white author sits weird with me. i know it’s because of the times but as a black woman i don’t have to accept it in this book
3/24: i really enjoyed this story and i really loved Kya as a character. I just feel like the ending/last few chapters were rushed together imo
3/24: i really enjoyed this story and i really loved Kya as a character. I just feel like the ending/last few chapters were rushed together imo
ginnysgirl's review against another edition
5.0
I'm late to the party reading this book. I was concerned that all the wonderful reviews might ruin it for me and that it may not live up to the hype. I do not want to give anything away so I will just say that it is a very moving novel and well worth your time.
kristenanders's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. I enjoyed the nature writing of this book but the rest was bleh. The plot was simplistic and just didn’t do it for me. I need to stop reading best sellers because it seems I hardly ever enjoy them.
the_bumble_bri's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book for the most part. I kept waiting for something more exciting to happen and it never really did. Found myself skimming some sections, and honestly it was a bit predictable. Was trying to get to the end as fast as possible so I could move to the next book. I’d say overall it was a decent read and I’m happy I did but it’s nothing to rave about.