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megloveswords12's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
birdbrainbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-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
This book was so good! “Elikem married me in absentia; he did not come to our wedding.” Best opening sentence I’ve read in a long time. Protagonist Afi enters an arranged marriage with a wealthy man who is involved with another woman—a woman his family disapproves of and hopes marrying Afi will shift his focus. I felt thoroughly invested from go. The pacing, especially in the first 2/3, was so well done and the setting so richly drawn. The characters all felt extremely specific and real. At times I questioned just how naive Afi was given her general knowledge of what she was stepping into—but overall a fantastic debut. I only wish we could have seen more from the side of the other woman—but I also enjoyed how that built up and paid off. Highly recommend and I will definitely be following this author!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
claudia_bow's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
mirandareadsca's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
zombiezami's review
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I picked this book because I saw it was narrated by the same narrator of another book I enjoyed. I was on the waiting list for a few weeks at my library, so this made me think this book had a lot of hype. In reality, it was very uncomfortable to listen to. There was a ton of gaslighting of the main character, to an unrelenting level sometimes. And the ending was very anti-climactic to me. I am glad that the protagonist learned to value herself and decided to end the relationship, but it was just uncomfortable to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Death and Adult/minor relationship
Gaslighting
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