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rcaivano's review against another edition
I went into this thinking I wasn't going to like it but read it because of all the great reviews. The three Torres sisters are living in the shadow of their oldest sister's death. None of them, including their useless father (their mother died in childbirth) is handling the death well. The story is told from each sister's POV which makes it much more interesting and relatable, but each are so damaged you can't help but want to reach into the pages of the book and help each of them. Again, useless father who is of no help to anyone. It appears that their sister Ana has come back with a message and each sister tries to find her, and her message, in their own way. It's a story about intense sisterly love, family bonds, and also standing up for yourself - there are abusive men in their lives and the sisters help each other realize they don't have to take it. They are enough for themselves and each other. An excellent book.
tinytrashqueen's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Car accident
whimsicalyme's review against another edition
5.0
I know that I have seen mixed reviews for this book but let me be clear......It almost broke my heart, this book is an unflinching diatribe on grief, abuse, and loss. The book isn't overly long or wordy but it packed a punch. Seeing the sister's through each other's POV added so much depth to the characters. I loved them for their spirit, their fight against a world without their sister in it. Although each of the surviving sisters fell apart in some way, Mabry also wrote the rawness of their regret, each sister realizing she had strength, and together they are strongest.
I give this one 5 fantastic stars for great characters, the haunting use of a ghost, and magical realism. Mabry flawlessly demonstrates how girls on their path to womanhood can discover how resilient. and strong they can be.
bbailey10's review against another edition
4.0
Tigers, Not Daughters is a slow-burn book. With flashbacks, point-of-view changes, and a very introspective story, this book beautifully details how three sisters are living in the aftermath of their oldest sister’s death. The hint of magical realism brings a whimsical, haunting note to this sad, hopeful, heartbreaking story. I could not stop reading it.
*I received an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review
*I received an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review
stenaros's review
3.0
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This was a very atmospheric novel about four sisters. It was told in alternating sister perspectives plus an outside observer. For me, the narrative sunk under its collective misery and didn't deliver enough of a payout at the end.
This was a very atmospheric novel about four sisters. It was told in alternating sister perspectives plus an outside observer. For me, the narrative sunk under its collective misery and didn't deliver enough of a payout at the end.
rockatanskette's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
3.75
gabriele_queerbookdom's review against another edition
4.0
ARC provided by Workman via Edelweiss+ in exchange for an honest review.
Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry is an emotional typhoon on paper.
I was captivated from the very beginning and it just got better and better. As Courtney Summers said: “You don’t read Samantha Mabry’s books so much as experience them.” I couldn’t stop reading. I didn’t imagine how glorious this book would have been and I am utterly ecstatic.
Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry is an emotional typhoon on paper.
I was captivated from the very beginning and it just got better and better. As Courtney Summers said: “You don’t read Samantha Mabry’s books so much as experience them.” I couldn’t stop reading. I didn’t imagine how glorious this book would have been and I am utterly ecstatic.
joxertd's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
fast-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
4.0
psalva's review against another edition
3.0
There are some high points in this ghost/haunting story, but overall it was not my favorite. I do like some of the characterization, particularly regarding Rosa, but overall I wasn't blown away.