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andreapap15'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: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Stalking
Minor: Trafficking
twistykris'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
5.0
"How can you lose an entire person, only to gain a part of them back in someone entirely new?"
I saw a TikTok that recommended listening to the audiobook version and I'm so glad I took that advice. I can imagine reading this novel in verse would be beautiful, but as a white woman living in America, listening to it was SO impactful. Elizabeth Acevedo and Melania-Luisa Marte's voices truly add to the experience that is this book, making the verse sound natural and powerful.
I loved the dual perspective between the two girls, from finding about their father's death, their grief, discovering each other's existence, and the joy and struggles of newly found sisterhood. Filled with power, emotion, and culture, this is a beautifully written work and my first- but certainly not my last- Elizabeth Acevedo novel.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infidelity and Stalking
Minor: Medical content
taliatalksbooks'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Stalking, Trafficking, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
marissasa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
"How can you lose an entire person, only to gain a part of them back in someone entirely new?"
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Trafficking, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Cancer, and Cursing
kaylabooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
And the writing is absolutely beautiful. Told in verse, the story uses language so wonderfully while remaining seamless to read.
I just. Thoroughly loved this book.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Stalking, and Pregnancy
Minor: Trafficking, Cancer, and Drug use
regent_ace'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
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Medical content, and Sexual assault
Minor: Trafficking
victoriousbookworm's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Sexual assault and Death of parent
Moderate: Stalking and Sexual harassment
pleaseimgonnavomit'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: Child death, Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Death
Moderate: Stalking
hayleythegoose's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Stalking
Moderate: Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Pedophilia
Minor: Vomit, Cancer, and Abandonment
moreadsnrambles'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, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Grief