Scan barcode
chellcake'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
4.75
Graphic: Gore, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, War, Violence, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Blood, Car accident, Colonisation, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Rape, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Infidelity
boredomandwordsofbooks'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Racism, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Slavery, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, and Animal death
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Police brutality, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Drug use, and Domestic abuse
hawkrose18's review
- 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
4.0
So I really enjoyed this book. I did expect this book to be a 5 star read for me, and while it wasn't it was really close. I loved how Bree and her family's history was integrated into the book and I loved how black history at the university was apart of the story. The two magic systems were both something that I really enjoyed and I loved how the book handled in and how we got to learn with Bree. I do wish that there was more time where school was mentioned, but I understand how with After-Bree it makes sense that there wasn't much mention in the novel. I liked both Nick and Sel and I love how their relationships with each other and with Bree were developed, (MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD, but nothing explicit) except I think Nick and Bree were a little too insta-lovey for my current taste and I think the flip in Bree and Sel's relationship could have been dealt with better, but I do think I like Sel more than Nick...I loved that Bree was going to therapy because I think it does need to be more normalized for people to go to therapy. Overall, I was greatly satisfied with this read and I cannot wait for the sequel to come out later this year. I am greatly anticipating the release of the title, release date, and cover.
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, Death, Slavery, Sexism, Racism, Racial slurs, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Kidnapping, and Grief
iviarelle'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
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Kidnapping, and Slavery
Minor: Rape
The book also has a thread of intergenerational trauma as well as PTSD and PCBD.peachani'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? It's complicated
5.0
The only thing I am wary of is a potential relationship that could happen in the next book (sincerely hope it doesn't).
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, and Torture
Minor: Rape