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thekatreturns's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
I read this a while ago, but I remember it well. In my opinion, this book is excellent, particularly the stomach-churning worldbuilding of the alternate history. It is a very difficult read emotionally speaking, but for me it was worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Antisemitism, Genocide, and Lesbophobia
rhiandroid_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thought this was going to be a bit TOO YA-y for my taste, but this is so detailed, loads of sources on Nazi history in the back - Mayhew has DONE her research. But the amount of research doesn't make it dry, this is a LGBTQ+ YA story based in a Nazi run Britain in 2013-2014 that is fully believable and fully emotional. Kind of wish I'd read it when I was a bit younger, but still hits just as hard.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
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