Reviews tagging 'Racism'

If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang

37 reviews

m0onphcse's review

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Physical abuse

alicia_g's review

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.25

really a slow burn
the way the food is described in this book 🤤

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Hate crime, Child abuse, Classism, and Racism

bujo_bellel's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

OMG I LOVE THEM, THEY'RE SO CUTE I CANNOT AHHHHH! I really loved this book, I really enjoyed seeing the characters grow and seeing them get closer together dksnxksbdbd. I liked seeing their competitiveness and watching being in Alice's head as she is thinking of things. I like that they are there for each other and she's kind of oblivious to him :) I love Henry for being so sweet and gentlemanly towards Alice and for helping her out :( I like how Alice is smarter than him and thought of a way out at the end, I really like Alice's character and her family dynamics, it's makes them seem very real. The teachers are quite fleshed out too, and it makes the setting really feel like a classroom and they're in a school. I really loved Chanel in here and I like how supportive she is, seeing how Chanel and Alice got closer and closer together :D. I really like the Author's writing style, and all the little details and hints she outs in, really helped me visualise what is happening :)) I really liked learning about Alice's life in her international school and the different experiences she had. I am looking forward to read the rest of her backlist hehe!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Hate crime, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Confinement, Racism, and Infidelity

Minor: Alcohol and Toxic relationship

daenerystargaryen's review

emotional funny reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism and Kidnapping

Moderate: Hate crime, Racism, Infidelity, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, and Confinement

Minor: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Cursing, and Vomit

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Kidnapping

Minor: Sexism, Xenophobia, Child abuse, Misogyny, Racism, and Blood

khakipantsofsex's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Moderate: Racism

sydneylount's review

adventurous 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Moderate: Kidnapping, Racism, and Infidelity

nightstitch96's review against another edition

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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism and Kidnapping

Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, and Confinement

Minor: Alcohol

anewton's review

challenging emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A beautifully written book, that tackles some heavy themes in a tactful, powerful way. Awkwardly accurate teenagers, with the side trope of romance.  Only gets points off due to the practical nature of the magic realism however a great, easy read otherwise. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism and Racism

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

city_girl_writer's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.5

This was a really fun but emotional read. One can empathize with Alice on her reasons to monetize her powers like this. The ending was quite satisfying on dealing with the consequences. It is not a full 5-star read because she was a little too oblivious for me. Nonetheless, I am glad I gave this book a second chance via audio instead.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Hate crime, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Confinement and Racism

Minor: Alcohol