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mobymaize's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Death, Drug use, Dysphoria, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Grief, Homophobia, Medical content, War, Classism, Death of parent, Outing, Sexual content, Deadnaming, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Ableism, Body shaming, Alcohol, Addiction, Child abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Gun violence
notapenguin's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Moderate: War, Kidnapping, and Deadnaming
Minor: Death of parent, Transphobia, and Suicidal thoughts
caroliiineb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Grief, and War
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Deadnaming
btrz7's review against another edition
2.75
Moderate: Drug use, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Deadnaming
annacs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Ableism
Moderate: War and Kidnapping
Minor: Child abuse
maggies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Grief
Moderate: Transphobia, Violence, Classism, Deadnaming, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual content, War, and Ableism
gogglor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Drug abuse, Grief, and Kidnapping
Moderate: War, Deadnaming, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, and Vomit
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
The FMC being trans is handled with phenomenal aplomb, but from the nature of the story there is some non-cruelly-intended deadnaming. There’s a CW at the start of the book that discusses it. MMC does react with hurt when he finds out FMC is his trans former friend, but it’s to do with the lack of trust, not with her living as a woman. MMC has war-induced PTSD and has a flashback in the story. All in all there is a LOT of recovering from trauma and grief in this book, but it ends happily and everything seems to be handled well. I know it’s a lot of trigger warnings but I think it’s still a worthwhile read even if some of your triggers are listed.robin_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
1.0
It was very long, the pacing was odd and soooo much was happening. The connection between Viola and Gracewood just wasn’t there for me.
I did like the queerness and the historical aspect but that’s about it, unfortunately.
However, the narration of the audiobook wasn’t for me either.
Additional TW/CW: PTSD and flashbacks
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, Drug use, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Ableism, Gaslighting, Sexism, and War
Minor: Vomit
missbreathing's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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This was an assigned reading, but I forgot I was meant to be reading it critically. It hooked me from the start and didn’t let go. It was just a delight!
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I really admire how Hall writes about a trans woman in a period piece. It’s hopeful and optimistic and joyful and mournful all at once. We get to see the full complexity of Viola’s experiences and emotions.
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Hall’s characteristic humor shines through, and the dialogue was delightfully witty. I also loved how much of a simp the MMC is. Gracewood is pretty much gone for Viola from the start and is not shy about telling her. Over and over again. He gave us so many sweet and decadently over the top lines! Had me giggling and kicking my feet. 🤭
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This was so much fun!
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Deadnaming, and Sexual content
Minor: War