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emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Absolutely loved. I'm seeing some valid critique of the writing in the reviews such as some plotlines that didn't serve the story well, other plotpoints that didn't get a chance to shine, or pacing throughout the different parts didn't seem quite equal. But that is very normal for a debut novel.
What I don't agree with are the 2-3.0 ratings simply because a character didn't behave the way you wish they would have. Mickey is the protagonist, but at times we aren't rooting for her, because she's an unreliable narrator! I believe that mirrors real life - we don't always make the right choices, we stumble, we are hypocritical, and often make things harder for ourselves! Those carefully curated characteristics aren't a reason to leave a poor review for a novel.
I would read anything Tembe Denton-Hurst puts out, because she is an incredibly talented debut author who can only go up from here.
What I don't agree with are the 2-3.0 ratings simply because a character didn't behave the way you wish they would have. Mickey is the protagonist, but at times we aren't rooting for her, because she's an unreliable narrator! I believe that mirrors real life - we don't always make the right choices, we stumble, we are hypocritical, and often make things harder for ourselves! Those carefully curated characteristics aren't a reason to leave a poor review for a novel.
I would read anything Tembe Denton-Hurst puts out, because she is an incredibly talented debut author who can only go up from here.
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm
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