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buttercupita's review against another edition
5.0
I just love her books -- I do them all on audio. She reads them herself, and I find myself immersed in and moved by her characters and their struggles to live fully. This is her first novel for adults, and she is not shy about centering issues of sex and death (if talk of vulvas makes you squeamish, this book might not be for you....). The narration shifts frequently among sisters and their daughters in this family tale, and almost every chapter starts in the present and contains a flashback, so you do have to pay a little more attention. It's definitely worth it.
theyjet's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lambchops814's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I absolutely love Acevedo's YA books, so I went into her first adult novel very excited. It didn't hold my attention. I was bored and uninvested in the characters.
larebe's review against another edition
3.75
Really love the writing style and lyricism, hard to follow a lot of the plot and character storylines. But overall really beautiful and powerful!
jayco's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
leahta11's review
3.0
This was a decent story but I found it difficult to care about what was going on or any of the characters.
vbsquared's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.5
This was a bit of a slow burn for me, but I think that is only because I listened to the audiobook instead of having the physical copy. I struggled in the beginning to remember who fit where in the very important family tree that shapes the narrative. That being said, once I caught on - I was hooked. This is such a well told story about love, family, inheritance, culture, and generational traumas and healing.
shannon_mcdrapcho's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
3.0