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leighannebfd3b's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Violence, and Slavery
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Car accident, Cursing, and Infertility
thatsssorachael's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? No
3.75
I didn't like this one as much as I thought I would. It was TRAGIC for the first 200 pages, tragedy after horrible thing one right after the other. I've heard some people refer to this book as "tragedy porn" and I don't disagree.
That being said, the last 166 pages were light and full of hope. Adunni is an excellent character, and I think that's why it was so damn hard to watch her experience the hells she was put into. She was funny, and smart, and feisty. I really loved her, and I think she'll stick with me for a long time.
There were parts that were so disgusting or violent, I felt it took me out of the book. I honestly felt it was added for shock value, to really the nail the sadness of Adunni's life home, but I found it unnecessary. I have a high tolerance for gore and violence, but some parts were too much for me.
This isn't a book I feel I can recommend to anyone because of it's many content warnings. But if this sounds interesting to you, it's a beautifully written story.
That being said, the last 166 pages were light and full of hope. Adunni is an excellent character, and I think that's why it was so damn hard to watch her experience the hells she was put into. She was funny, and smart, and feisty. I really loved her, and I think she'll stick with me for a long time.
There were parts that were so disgusting or violent, I felt it took me out of the book. I honestly felt it was added for shock value, to really the nail the sadness of Adunni's life home, but I found it unnecessary. I have a high tolerance for gore and violence, but some parts were too much for me.
This isn't a book I feel I can recommend to anyone because of it's many content warnings. But if this sounds interesting to you, it's a beautifully written story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Grief, and Excrement
Moderate: Gore, Rape, Child death, and Miscarriage
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