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matissaflono's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mdelao630's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
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
4.25
charlotte_e04's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really beautiful collection. I only rate it not 5 stars because I wish each story was more drawn out so we could see the depth and progression of these characters.
paige_lynn97's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
I am not usually a fan of short stories. I read for characters and I always find myself wanting more from short stories but found myself satisfied at the end of each story. These stories are rich with character development but where Fajardo-Anstine shines is in creating a sense of place and the way she deals with themes of home, homeland, belonging, and displacement. I was instantly transported to Colorado, some places unknown and some familiar. She also deals with mother daughter relationships in a beautiful but very sad way. I read this for book club and we agreed that had any of these stories been a full length book, they would have been too dark and sad.
ilariarebuli's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
basicmeb_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Such a strong start and a beautiful end but the middle stories were not as memorable
ghazalg's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I found this really difficult to rate. Firstly, really interesting stories and an important collection of stories to diversify readers. However, I felt like some were better than others and that's why it's partially a lower rating. I would also note that I listened to this as an audiobook and it was hard for it to grip my attention for all the stories which also could have impacted my rating.
fantasynovel's review against another edition
4.0
!!!!! “Everyone, it seemed, was a witness” !!!!!!!
rarasreads's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0