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bdsongbird8's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.25
rdtnyc's review against another edition
2.0
I gave up halfway through. Started to feel more like a YA book, with too many coincidences and overly dramatic turns. Like a made for TV movie.
venese_readit's review against another edition
3.0
I didn’t like the way it ended. I felt like it could’ve given a better closure
madeinlavanda's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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
4.5
sophiearaujo's review
challenging
emotional
sad
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
3.5
i was fully ready to give this book 5 stars & then last half of th elast chapter happened & i just got mad
rmarcin's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful story about a young girl from a mixed relationship (Japanese and Black American) who is sent to live with her grandmother. The grandmother is embarrassed by the child, Nori. She beats her, and forces her to bleach her skin. She also keeps her hidden in the house. This all changes when her half-brother, Akira, comes to the grandparents home. He is an accomplished musician, and his music and his kindness entrance Nori. As the heir to the family, he is able to change Nori's fate. But, she is still an outcast in the eyes of her grandparents.
This is a story of resilience and love.
This is a story of resilience and love.
jordan_linder's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book and the story and characters. Based on Japan with the main character Nori dealing with being unwanted in a royal family. Really loved every page. However the ended was surprising and I personally was disappointed in her choice.
cait8890's review against another edition
2.0
The writing style itself is pleasant to read, but the content is not. The protagonist spends majority of the plot being mistreated and sad, then the story ends with an incomplete and deeply unsatisfying twist. Would not recommend.
theblackraconteur's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0