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hjb_128's review
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, Murder, Child abuse, Racism, Bullying, Violence, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
arieslofi's review
emotional
funny
informative
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit, Hate crime, and Child death
aliciae08's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
2.5
I gave this a 2.5 not because it wasn’t good but because I just didn’t like it.
It had a slow start that did pick up pace, but some of the translation at the beginning of the book felt wooden. It was very character-driven and followed a main protagonist who was both so angry and hopeful that he could change things.
It was interesting to see how racism is enacted upon non-Black people of color by a non-white dominant group. There was discussion on how we’re all connected down to DNA and that the only thing othering humans are man-made borders. It was compelling.
I adored the love the male characters have for one another. Even though there is representations of toxic masculinity, there was deep love and care there. It was unexpected for me and I hope to read more books with male relationships similar to that (if not less violent).
I did not like the love interest. She was peak manic pixi dream girl.
It had a slow start that did pick up pace, but some of the translation at the beginning of the book felt wooden. It was very character-driven and followed a main protagonist who was both so angry and hopeful that he could change things.
It was interesting to see how racism is enacted upon non-Black people of color by a non-white dominant group. There was discussion on how we’re all connected down to DNA and that the only thing othering humans are man-made borders. It was compelling.
I adored the love the male characters have for one another. Even though there is representations of toxic masculinity, there was deep love and care there. It was unexpected for me and I hope to read more books with male relationships similar to that (if not less violent).
I did not like the love interest. She was peak manic pixi dream girl.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Xenophobia
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