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kefowler's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
lesenilpferd's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Mental illness
alexism26's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Limiting this book to a review I think does a disservice to it as it is a piece of literature that is not entirely consumed like, ACOTAR or Romance novels. This book is a look into Cuban life, whether that is the question of what it means to be Cuban on and off the island, or the political and religious ideologies that are held and make up the diverse population. I love the perspective being from women characters that you love and also despise at the same time. I think the author did a wonderful job on this novel and you can truly see it as a love letter while also a criticism on her own experience within the Cuban diaspora.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
stephsz's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Rape, Miscarriage, Suicide, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Domestic abuse, and Body shaming
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