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monstersinspace's review
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vavocado's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Death
articulatedream's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
kaleighmadden's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gggina13's review against another edition
4.0
I wouldn’t call Magpie an anti-hero in the slightest. She is just a miserable girl who stops feeling anything and wants to hurt anyone who hurt her. She’s like a lot of teenage girls except she actually has the tools to make her wishes come true. I remember feeling exactly like Magpie did at that age, having gone through similar things. This is a revenge story that doesn’t glorify revenge and I think that’s important for people who feel the same as Magpie to read. There’s so much about this book I really enjoyed. The trans character was so well done and I was so happy to just find a trans character in a story, as the quasi-love interest of a cis-hetero girl no doubt, without it being mentioned in the synopsis or the pitch of the book. The way Magpie’s feelings were portrayed was so realistic. Her preoccupation with her anger kept her from accepting any love or attention. I docked a star because I didn’t completely connect to the ending and maybe I connected to Magpie too much because I was just mad at her for not feeling anything. Regardless, this book was definitely worth the read.
tess1209's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
addictedtofiction's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cosmicjess's review against another edition
4.0
well that was the angry, not-at-all apologetic book i didn't think i needed until i had it.
idk i really loved this and there's no way in hell for me to look at this book objectively. yeah, the ending kinda stick well for me but i totally understand it. whimsical, hard to read, a hint of fantasy, a wonderful mix.
content warnings/TW: sexual assault, semi-graphic rape, alcoholism, talk of suicide, slut-shaming
idk i really loved this and there's no way in hell for me to look at this book objectively. yeah, the ending kinda stick well for me but i totally understand it. whimsical, hard to read, a hint of fantasy, a wonderful mix.
content warnings/TW: sexual assault, semi-graphic rape, alcoholism, talk of suicide, slut-shaming
kayladbruns's review against another edition
3.0
“Your despair made Near. You felt so deeply, and for so long, that your very sadness grew limbs and walked away from you.”
What did I just read? Is this considered Magical Realism? The overall aspect of Near still confuses me. Despite confused, what I can’t deny is that Leno has a way with words. She has a way of weaving words together that hit you hard and make you think.
What I think was a downfall for me was the majority of the characters. Magpie, Allison, and her parents. Even her sister. I didn’t like them, but maybe that was the point. Life isn’t pretty and neither were the actions of these characters.
This book talks about some difficult topics. So be sure that you are in a good headspace for it. I was surprised by the length went to in this book concerning these topics. It made the book come off real and will resonate with so many teens who are going through some of the same issues.
While I don’t think this book will be for everyone, I highly recommend that people give it a try. It mixes reality and hard issues.
TW: Suicide, sexual assault, alcoholism
I received an ARC via The NOVL for an honest review. The Quote was taken from an ARC and is subject to change upon publication.
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What did I just read? Is this considered Magical Realism? The overall aspect of Near still confuses me. Despite confused, what I can’t deny is that Leno has a way with words. She has a way of weaving words together that hit you hard and make you think.
What I think was a downfall for me was the majority of the characters. Magpie, Allison, and her parents. Even her sister. I didn’t like them, but maybe that was the point. Life isn’t pretty and neither were the actions of these characters.
This book talks about some difficult topics. So be sure that you are in a good headspace for it. I was surprised by the length went to in this book concerning these topics. It made the book come off real and will resonate with so many teens who are going through some of the same issues.
While I don’t think this book will be for everyone, I highly recommend that people give it a try. It mixes reality and hard issues.
TW: Suicide, sexual assault, alcoholism
I received an ARC via The NOVL for an honest review. The Quote was taken from an ARC and is subject to change upon publication.
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