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solenekeleroux'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: Death, Gore, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Deadnaming
ceruleanshelves'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? No
4.25
I adore Yadriel, but Julian constantly has me in stitches. Besides being a clever jokester, he has a lot of heart and respect that we don’t always see in many people and possesses amazing grace and integrity. I loved the small moment when at a party after Yadriel turns down a drink from Julian telling him “I don’t drink,” Julian simply says “My bad!” and moves on. It’s a small moment, but powerful - speaking as someone who doesn't drink and the awkward, annoying, and frustrating situations that sometimes puts me in (being pressured to drink).
I also loved Yadriel’s cousin, Maritza (sup, fellow vegan!). She’s spunky and fun, but also incredibly compassionate and paving her own way based on her beliefs.
The book overall has a solid plot, a murder mystery with magic and laughs but also a lot of heart. The descriptions of the food, ceremonies, magic, and history are all vivid, and it manages to touch on several issues, from immigration to abuse to trans experience to teen homelessness. As a standalone, it wraps up well; I only wish we could have had an epilogue a bit further out from the main events to see what happens to the characters down the road.
This would be a great read at any time, but would prob be especially fun and spooky in October.
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
arthur_ant18'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? No
4.25
Graphic: Deadnaming, Death, Transphobia, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, and Dysphoria
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Self harm, Car accident, and Cultural appropriation
cozyteareads'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
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, Medical content, Grief, Outing, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal death, Physical abuse, Car accident, and Abandonment
emiliehomme's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, Xenophobia, and Murder
nerdysread'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
4.0
Graphic: Transphobia, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Racism, and Transphobia
aexileigh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Torture, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Transphobia, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
titch'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: Deadnaming, Transphobia, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Homophobia and Murder
gilnean'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
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Deadnaming, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
Minor: Police brutality, Car accident, Outing, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
recycled_personalities'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
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism