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beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racial slurs, and Death of parent
Moderate: Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Minor: Blood
r1vana's review
- 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
3.75
I knew that it was a Titanic retelling, but it doesn’t stop me to feel this pain. This is a story about an unconditional love between siblings whether they are blood or not.
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The first half of the book pacing was slow. The story picks up around when the Titanic gets hit by the iceberg.
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The ending kills me. Both twins were meant to survive but since the boat only has one seat, Valora sacrifice herself to save her twin brother Jamie. I genuinely taught that Val was gonna survive.
She could’ve have her dream come true: being part of a circus, in NYC and maybe be with Bo, her short lived love story or even reunite and live with Jamie.
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TW: xenophobia; racism; racial slurs; death of a parent(s); death; grief; survival guilt
Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, Death, Xenophobia, and Racial slurs
mandkips's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Racism, Death, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexual assault, Confinement, and Death of parent
thenovelmaura's review
- 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
The relationship between Valora and Jamie was complex and is really what drew me into the story. As twins, they had a deep bond that could be both comforting and painful. They each matured a lot as they struggled to reconcile the sibling they had known growing up with the one that boarded the Titanic. I admired the way Lee chose to end the book, as well as her graceful and informative author's note. While I don't read a lot of YA historical fiction, this author is added to my list of ones to watch!
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Confinement and Sexual assault
elderflower's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Likes:
- TITANIC!!!! I love Titanic books but there are so few… :(
- I love Stacey Lee’s metaphors and similes. They always make me pause and think because they’re so fresh and clever.
- Got emotionally attached to the characters
- I just love Stacey Lee’s romances. They’re very innocent and simple, but so sweet 🥰
- Such a gorgeous cover. It makes me even more in love with Valora.
- I honestly can’t think of any 🤷
Graphic: Racism and Death
Moderate: Sexual assault, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Violence
Minor: Homophobia, Murder, and Death of parent
betweentheshelves's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Death of parent, Confinement, Sexual assault, and Xenophobia
Minor: Grief
sidbookreviews's review
- 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
Full review to come on my blog!
Graphic: Death, Racism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Confinement
themixedpages's review
- 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: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexual assault
utopiastateofmind's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Luck of the Titanic is a stunning suspenseful masterpiece. Directly addressing the racism not only on the Titanic, but also in the US with the Chinese Exclusion Act, I knew from the beginning that this would be emotional. But, y'all, I was not prepared. Stacey Lee delivers a setting that makes the gilded halls and freezing waters come alive. At the same time, Luck of the Titanic has fantastic characters nursing struggling flames of ambitions. The ways you want to root for Valora while being juxtaposed with that dread in your stomach.
Because we all know of The Titanic for a reason. Throughout the book, as the time ticks down, I could not put Luck of the Titanic down. As readers we witness Valora's plans, even if they're half baked, they're made of love and desire, ambition and family. It's so easy to empathize with her almost infectious determination.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism