Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne

11 reviews

michaelion's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• 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

I bought this because I thought it was a poetry book. I was wrong. Anyway.

I really related to / understood the emotions of the character so it got some extra points. Other than that it's just okay.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, and Sexual assault

Minor: Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, and Blood

melodyseestrees's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Racism, and Bullying

Moderate: Addiction, Sexual assault, and Drug abuse

nicolescottwv's review

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Bullying, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Racism

Moderate: Drug abuse and Addiction

ari_angelus's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

• 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

4.5

 Nicki Minaj once said: When you don't make moves and you don't climb up the ladder, everybody loves you because you're not competition.

That's how I see Lay Li. That friend you have that only likes you when you're not glowing and becoming your own sun. The one that humiliates you and laughs at you to make herself look cute and impress you. Essa too.

Sky deserved better than that. Sky learned to voice that she deserved better than that. Sky learned what a real friend was and how real friends are supposed to make you feel.
 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Racism

hubes's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Bullying

Moderate: Sexual assault

itsmeyseniab's review

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I love novels written in verse (especially those centered around coming-of-age and self discovery), so I was really eager to come across this debut by Mahogany L. Browne! That being said, I appreciated the overarching idea of this novel, but the execution fell kind of flat for me and I frequently found myself having to re-read verses to make sense of what was happening. It wasn't poorly written by any means, it just wasn't a writing style that I completely connected with. That being said, I definitely want to pick up more of this author's work in the future!

If you are looking for a novel in verse with diverse characters that highlights topics such as racism, sexism, and friendship this one is for you!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Sexism

Minor: Racism, Drug abuse, Gun violence, and Domestic abuse

mention of revenge porn

violet_pages's review

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Sexism

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Addiction and Drug abuse

betweentheshelves's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

• 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

3.5

I definitely recommend the audiobook for this because it's read by the author and I always think poetry read by the author is the best way to consume it. This is a story about broken friendships and learning to stand up for yourself. The poetry is powerful and there are some gorgeous lines in this. However, at times the story jumps around a little too much. But overall, great for fans of Elizabeth Acevdeo for sure!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Drug abuse

lettuce_read's review

emotional reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Sexual assault

melaniereadsbooks's review

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• 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

4.75

This was absolutely beautiful and moving poetry. The voice and style of writing was breathtaking and the audiobook was phenomenal--definitely recommend listening to it.

This is a story about a girl who lost her best friend and found herself--through boys, basketball, swimming, struggles, sisters, and finally self-acceptance.  I absolutely loved this book, and am thrilled to read a book that focuses more on friendship than romantic relationships--all love is important! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual assault