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plasticpansy'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
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Alcohol, Colonisation, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Infidelity, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Alcoholism
art_anthology's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.75
I cant really describe it but it felt like a really long opening that did not build up for the conclusion. The final portion was definitely the best (the last few pages... ehh...) I felt like Alva's development was rounded off. She felt the very archytype of a buildingsroman but sadly Lu Fung felt like background support which yes was needed, but only since Alva's POV was weak.
There doesn't seem much development in Lu Fungs perspective after becoming step father to Alva and the past Lu fung seems like a different person, where the changes i feel cant be attributed to time and circumstance. But I think more intresting points could be disscussed especially considering the length of the book.
Such as the fetishism surrounding Asian bodies specifically, a good and relastic portrayal of sloane
Additionally the Hentai Lord stuff really caught me off guard. But it was used well as a tool for digital exploration and curiosity within Alva's character. I think subjects around the saftey of children in the domestic was well considered. But child saftey as soon as it left the home felt like the tone was dangerously neutral.
Graphic: Rape, Infidelity, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Suicide and Abortion
baileyanabella's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Infidelity, Alcoholism, Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Animal cruelty, Self harm, and Animal death
kaddictwithapen's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Suicide, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Death, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Cultural appropriation
Minor: Toxic friendship, Racism, Self harm, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, War, and Violence
sarahsthoughtsonbooks's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Suicide, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Child death, and Racism
Moderate: Racism, Alcoholism, Xenophobia, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Child death, and Abandonment
veeteegee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I am immensely grateful to the publisher for the receipt of this advanced reader’s copy of the book.
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Colonisation, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Child death, and Self harm
Minor: Xenophobia, Violence, and War