Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston

96 reviews

summer_19_'s review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

nnennaya_'s review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

micro aggressions love to be thrown, but Amari is amazing and B.B Alston eats

db_cooper's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• 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

4.0

Fun story for late elementary and middle school readers about a young girl's introduction to a supernatural world alongside our own.  Not overly derivative of Harry Potter, but enjoyable in a similar way.  I like that the author made clear that the heroine is Black and from a less-advantaged background, but did not harp on that point.  Worth picking up!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Minor: Racism

Much of the plot is driven by the heroine's search for a kidnapped older brother. There is speculation that he is dead. When he is found, he is in a magical coma, though he is revealed to be alive and able to communicate. There is also a subplot about another young man starting to get involved with gang activity, though handled very sensitively. Possible triggers for certain family situations.

emily_mh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

THIS WAS INCREDIBLE!!! Definitely one of my favourite reads of this year so far. It was so enjoyable that I hated putting it down. I was so obsessed with the world Alston created; he made me desperately want a job at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs (specifically in the Department of Hidden Spaces)!! The pacing was impeccable. All the characters were fantastic, but I especially LOVED Amari as our main character and her narrative voice. I cannot wait to pick up the sequel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Kidnapping, Abandonment, Racism, and Classism

Minor: Violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Child death, Murder, Ableism, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Infidelity, Slavery, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Child abuse

Graphic warning for missing loved one. Moderate warning for imprisonment. Minor warnings for divorce, plane crash, mass death, explosion, loss of loved one.

alibakerbrooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Classism

mysterymom40's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Classism, Gaslighting, Violence, Bullying, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Abandonment

jadatrack's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

sunsetcity's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Racism, Bullying, Classism, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Violence

serendipitysbooks's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• 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

 Amari and the Night Brothers is a middle grade novel set in a magical world. Amari’s search for her missing brother leads her to the Department of Supernatural Affairs and a whole magical world she knew nothing about. A wonderful romp featuring Black girl power, mean girls, evil magicians and talking elevators with attitude. But there are also some serious social issues folded in as well including racism and economic deprivation. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Violence and Confinement

puttingwingsonwords's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Racism and Classism

Minor: Death