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inlibrisveritas'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Death of parent, Grief, and Blood
Moderate: Car accident, Rape, Slavery, and Panic attacks/disorders
limwora'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
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Rape, and Racism
Moderate: Slavery, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Sexual violence
hailslynn'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Death, Violence, and Racism
Moderate: Colonisation, Classism, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Blood, Medical content, Slavery, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Police brutality
dricatica's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Slavery, Colonisation, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Grief, Racism, Car accident, Classism, and Rape
kynthebookworm'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
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Colonisation, and Racism
Moderate: Death, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Panic attacks/disorders
xlivinglikejen's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, and Death of parent
errie'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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Slavery, and Car accident
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Racial slurs
lovebugger'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
4.75
Graphic: Car accident, Gore, Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Grief, Racism, War, Violence, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Misogyny
readwithria'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
4.75
I loved this book. I loved Bree’s growth and how she came into her own through her grief. I love Alice and her strength of friendship. I love Nick and his unending loyalty. I even grew to love some unexpected characters. Bree creates a community for herself, and she does so in a way that feels authentic and caring.
The magic in the book was great. Bree’s experience as a Black girl in a mostly white setting was compelling and eye opening. There was just enough romance that I found it believable, but not so much that it overwhelmed the book. It’s definitely YA, but in a way where complexity isn’t given up in exchange for an easy story. There are twists, and difficult topics are broached well, but they’re done in a way that’s approachable and not too dark.
My only complaint is that the best ok takes place over so little time. I feel like the same story could have been told over months instead of weeks. I will definitely be reading Bloodmarked when it is released. 4.75 stars.
Graphic: Grief, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, War, Slavery, and Death
Minor: Sexual violence
tinyy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Bree is my favorite YA protagonist ever—smart and quick, honest, and brave beyond doubt. She sees what’s happening in front of her own eyes and she actually believes it.
Her way of coping with grief is all-too-real even if it’s not healthy. Was there romance? Yes. Technically, there could even be two romances, and despite how much I adore Nick and Sel; this story is about Bree and her grief. Bree and her ancestors. Bree and belonging.
The magic is just the cherry on top. Mwah. Best fantasy book I’ve read all year.
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Grief
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Misogyny, Slavery, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident, Infidelity, Rape, and Transphobia