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browngirlreading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Rape, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Sexual assault, and Sexism
annie26's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
Devoured this book, absolutely devoured it. This is such an interesting one because it’s subject matter is objectively difficult to read (grief, abuse, domestic violence) but the way it’s structured - short chapters, varying POVs and a really compelling story makes it so very readable. Fans of Tomorrow I Become a Woman will want to read this, thank you to Canongate for my copy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Religious bigotry
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Thank you to Netgalley and Canongate for a copy of this book.
Aged 17 Nani loses her older sister, Udodi and shortly after her father.
The resulting grief leads her to find comfort with a preacher man, but she soon finds herself trapped in an abusive marriage.
This is a heart-breaking novel with gorgeous prose.
This is a story about finding strength and hope even in the darkest places.
Looking forward to reading more of Unigwe's work.
Aged 17 Nani loses her older sister, Udodi and shortly after her father.
The resulting grief leads her to find comfort with a preacher man, but she soon finds herself trapped in an abusive marriage.
This is a heart-breaking novel with gorgeous prose.
This is a story about finding strength and hope even in the darkest places.
Looking forward to reading more of Unigwe's work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Homophobia
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