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melodyseestrees's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
A story in verse is one that is hard to love. Many times the connection between reader and character is dampened by what remains unsaid. Even though we don't actually know who Moth and Sani are, we know the core of them. Some poems didn't work for me independently, as I don't have the connection to culture or experience that the characters do, but they all worked together and kept me invested anyways. At its core this tale is about grief and growth. Sometimes you are holding onto something so tightly that the only choice is to learn how to let go.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident, Domestic abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Physical abuse, Child death, Death of parent, and Mental illness
Minor: Racism and Violence
haylzno's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
First off, the narration was just wonderful. Amber McBride really knocked it out of the park. It was like I was listening to someone recite poetry. I loved the addition of music to add to the storyline and aid in our (readers) understanding of the bond between Moth and Sani.
I'm not one to ever guess "plot twists" and I definitely didn't foresee any of this plot. I loved that most of the novel was told through Moths POV and only switched to Sani at the end. The characters were relatable and it really provoked many emotions (again, the audiobook was just fantastic. I listened to it while paining and had to take quite a few breaks to wipe away some tears).
I'm not one to ever guess "plot twists" and I definitely didn't foresee any of this plot. I loved that most of the novel was told through Moths POV and only switched to Sani at the end. The characters were relatable and it really provoked many emotions (again, the audiobook was just fantastic. I listened to it while paining and had to take quite a few breaks to wipe away some tears).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Violence
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