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emilymarleymorris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
dirthouse's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
jessmcreno's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
Moderate: Suicide attempt
kadda246's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Abortion, and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, and Death of parent
sydlexi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Incest, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Minor: Car accident, Murder, and War
dizzy_mittz's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
mxae's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Murder
Minor: War
txikimandy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The change in point of view and tense was very jarring, and the chapters were so short. It truly felt, sometimes, like nothing had happened in a chapter. I wish the chapters were longer.
At first I thought the book would be better as three separate stories, but I don’t agree with that impression anymore. I think, as the three women’s stories progressed, that they were woven together very well.
Violet’s story was my favorite. Almost a coming-of-age arc, I loved watching Violet grow into herself and lean into who she is. I felt the most emotional towards Violet’s circumstances and the most vindicated by her story’s climax and resolution.
Altha’s was my second favorite by a very close margin. I liked that we ended up reading her story in non-chronological order, it left me very curious about what could possibly happen in part three. I loved the ending was left pretty open compared to the other two.
Kate’s was by far my least favorite. Even though hers had the most immediate action of the three stories and took place over the longest period of time, and even though her character development was on par with Violet’s, it *felt* like nothing happened in her arc. Fundamentally I disagree with her biggest choice, and I absolutely do not relate to her reaction to the consequences of the choice she made, so she was very difficult to empathize with. The climax of her story was incredibly underwhelming- she deserved more time to bask in her power.
All in all it’s a good read about female empowerment and I would recommend it!
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Abortion, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
sarahmaemae's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Abortion
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Animal death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Murder, and Abandonment
jaynovara's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, Blood, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism