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nakedkitties's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Found family with a touch of magical realism is just my thing! There were some bits of this novel that were entirely predictable but that made them no less enjoyable. Also had several "twists" I didn't see coming, not sure if that's because they're genuinely surprising or if it was more due to the fact that I wasn't really trying to figure anything out. Really easy book to read and could easily be finished in a day, though I chose to drag it out a bit as I was really loving it. Even though the novel touches on some harder issues it's never in a gratuitous way, for me it simply made me love and connect to the characters even more. There is a minor romance subplot which is very sweet and cute. I'm not someone who really needs that element to enjoy this type of book, in fact I often find it frustrating as it starts to be distracting, but I loved that it simply gave me some moments to go "awww" at without taking over the entire story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Pedophilia, Child abuse, and Addiction
jla's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
I can't figure out why the author chose to have so many older men preying on young girls but then mention that the young girl was aware she was being manipulated. The lack of commentary on these toxic relationships was at odds with the underlying message of the whole book, which seemed to be that love can and should be given without expecting anything in return. </Spoiler>
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
turnip11's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book is wonderfully written, the author really brings you in to the story and the setting. The characters are all complex and they draw you in quickly. I loved the magical realism aspects, overall this is one of my new favorite books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Grief, and Incest
pollyhall's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Child death, Pregnancy, Violence, Drug abuse, Grief, Incest, Addiction, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Abandonment
maryannc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Pedophilia and Child abuse
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