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preciouslittleingenue's review against another edition
4.75
Her way of crafting her real life into almost a mythological tale, like La Llorona (who she mentions) is so fascinating and effective.
“My brother and I, we were the same: part monster, part mouse.” So incredibly demonstrative of how people who do horrible things are often cowards, and also shows the empathy Diaz has for even the people who hurt her the most.
Regarding the woman terrorist who attacked as a radical form of protesting for Puerto Rican liberty:
“mentions…anything related to who she was or what she did. Instead, the headline mentions her fucking. Red. Lipstick.” Yup. That sounds about right. Obviously not that this woman was “in the right,” and I don’t think Jaquira thinks that either. But because it was a woman…all they see is the red lipstick. My rage FLARED when I heard that line.
“…slowly, slowly, love you back to life.” What a beautiful sentiment. I absolutely know what she means.
Not to mention all the bi panic that was so enlightening to hear, her insight on racism/colorism, the way she touched upon the strange nuance of queerness in the military/navy…just so much good stuff. So very glad this was Sapphlit’s September book. Cannot wait to read her novel in progress.
Graphic: Rape, Drug abuse, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Drug use, and Alcohol
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
earthtokb's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying
lidiaaa222's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Mental illness, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Death, Child abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Lesbophobia, Drug abuse, Cursing, Transphobia, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Vomit, Racial slurs, Blood, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Racism, Xenophobia, Misogyny, Homophobia, Classism, Grief, Outing, Bullying, and Infidelity
moniipeters's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Drug use, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Racial slurs, Abandonment, Drug abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Child abuse, War, and Rape
readalongwithnat's review
3.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Vomit
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Racism, Racial slurs, Child death, Drug use, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Rape, Sexual content, and Suicide
jackielynlyn's review
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Rape, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Self harm, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual violence and Gun violence