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eramsey3's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
kahananui24's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Sexual assault, Vomit, Death, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Gun violence, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
vilde_a's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Normally I don’t like stories written in first person, but this book is in past tense so that made up for it. Really like this book, the cover (not exactly the same as pictured here) is awful and don’t match the book itself. Truly fell in love with these two sisters and their world!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Racism
shereadytoread's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
"Our slaves were always treated well" ... should have been where I cut this book off, but I thought okay gross uncle but the main characters disliked that so maybe it's not a big deal. Then the rest of the book goes on to humanize him and the rest of their racist family and racist town. They have a portion on racial relations where the opinions/feelings of the racist individuals is framed as just as valid and someone who was assaulted by a white person in town. Terrible mom, terrible family, terrible terrible? They imply that mom and sister have a mental health issues but makes no attempt to delve into it. Seeing the "charm" of a southern town that is upset about integration? Otherwise it could have been the typical "flighty mom who was never ready for kids" and "kids who had to grow up to fast". Instead, she threw everything at the wall: sexual assault, family secrets, class issues, race relations, mental health, coming of age, legal drama, etc. and just skimmed throughout most of the topics to remain overall coming of age?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Racism
Minor: Child abuse
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