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swept_up_in_books's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jtpgdavey's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Rape, Racism, and Toxic relationship
thankstomylocallibrary's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
nrousselet's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
bakersbookends's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ruth_root's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
jojodoesntread's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
ceyda, ceyda. a victim of racism, rape, a worthless ass boyfriend, no-mother affection and god knows what else. this was a nice read, i liked how ceyda's (jade is her "starbucks" name) emotions were raw in this book. showing the "bad" side of built up anger and sadness because this is how it is. nothing will make me hate ceyda, not even the fact that she threw a milk at the noname low life motherfucker...im only mad that she didnt aim it at his head..❤️
mamadimo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.25
rachel_parry's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chelsduran's review against another edition
5.0
I have so many feelings! This book felt personal and incredibly written.
I can relate to Jade in so many ways. She’s an ambitious and hardworking woman, a good daughter, friend, girlfriend and career-woman, who thought she had everything the way she wanted. I couldn’t tell how many times I’ve annotated and drawn sad faces on each page.
I also appreciated reading about the cultural details Jade explains about Korean and Turkish traditions. I admire learning about other cultures. Being Asian and Filipino, I can also relate having parents like Jade.
The epilogue spoke so much to me and I might reread it occasionally to remind myself that “the painstaking years on the brutal mountainside would be worthwhile”.
I find this book very inspiring and thought-provoking. It tackles issues about abuse, gender equality, family, racism, relationships, self-love, and everything in between.
I think every one of us has experienced at least one of what Jade has gone through… and we can find comfort in ourselves knowing that we aren’t alone and that we can get help.
Kudos to the writer, Ela Lee! I'm now a fan.
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To add… It really helped a lot that I watched too much Suits, How To Get Away With Murder and some Law and Order, to be able to understand the “Firm” setting and overall, corporate world in the story.
I can relate to Jade in so many ways. She’s an ambitious and hardworking woman, a good daughter, friend, girlfriend and career-woman, who thought she had everything the way she wanted. I couldn’t tell how many times I’ve annotated and drawn sad faces on each page.
I also appreciated reading about the cultural details Jade explains about Korean and Turkish traditions. I admire learning about other cultures. Being Asian and Filipino, I can also relate having parents like Jade.
The epilogue spoke so much to me and I might reread it occasionally to remind myself that “the painstaking years on the brutal mountainside would be worthwhile”.
I find this book very inspiring and thought-provoking. It tackles issues about abuse, gender equality, family, racism, relationships, self-love, and everything in between.
I think every one of us has experienced at least one of what Jade has gone through… and we can find comfort in ourselves knowing that we aren’t alone and that we can get help.
Kudos to the writer, Ela Lee! I'm now a fan.
____
To add… It really helped a lot that I watched too much Suits, How To Get Away With Murder and some Law and Order, to be able to understand the “Firm” setting and overall, corporate world in the story.