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madisophi's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
This book was advertised as the story of a woman learning more about her family’s history and it’s secrets. In actuality, it reads more like a young woman’s therapy journal. The writing is overall confusing, repetitive, nonlinear, and bitter. She still has a long way to go in terms of healing and I truly wish her the best on her journey.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault
heatherjchin's review
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexism, Racism, Xenophobia, Misogyny, Grief, Death, Classism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Cancer, Bullying, Gaslighting, and Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Bullying
Minor: Abortion, Blood, Body shaming, and Cursing
ladylady's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
About the experiences growing up as a mixed race Afro-Latina dealing with racism, sexism and identity issues. Carmen’s parents are a piece of work. It does seem that Carmen is still raw from her parent’s deception. I while I enjoyed reading the book, reading about Wong’s parents was very emotionally exhausting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Racism
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