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micalyia's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-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
4.0
I couldn’t put it down. The ending was abrupt and a little odd but I think it was meant to be a beacon of hope and the author chose which aspects of the story they wanted to focus on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
jarchivistkinnie's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I put "psychosis" in the trigger warnings as Marigold has delusional parasitosis and there was no TW option for bugs or delusions. She also has a strong attack of these delusions at least once, which is why I put "panic attacks" (closest thing there).
Anyway, that info aside, I loved the book!! The writing style wasn't 100% my thing, but I loved the horror, the psychological thriller aspects, the characters, and the themes of the story. Also, the sibling dynamics are just the best.
Anyway, that info aside, I loved the book!! The writing style wasn't 100% my thing, but I loved the horror, the psychological thriller aspects, the characters, and the themes of the story. Also, the sibling dynamics are just the best.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Racism, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Minor: Vomit
kirkevincent's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The MC of this book is 16, but other than that I'm not sure why this book was classified as YA since it deals with a lot of really heavy themes and has a strong focus drug use/dealing/addiction/overdose/growing marijuana (illegally). However, the book is pretty well done with the true horror being the gentrification of the city it is set in and what lengths a community will go to in protecting their own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Bullying
main character has an extreme fear of bed bugs and there is a lot of discussion and description of paranoia and psychotic episodes. teenagers use drugs and alcohol, MC has overdosed in the past. dog is often imperiled and is injured/sick/rushed to an animal hospital. character with a food allergy experiences anaphylaxis and almost dies.
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