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fabumisskbw's review
This book has beautiful writing but it is unnecessarily verbose. It's kind of hard to keep up with so many characters that aren't fully developed.
lorena_rose's review
challenging
mysterious
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
4.0
sadie26w's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
5.0
fherrera's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
traceyreads2's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
_kaitreads's review
I so badly wanted to love this one, but I’m just not feeling it. I have no connection to the characters and the story feels very messy and my brain just wants no part of it.
donnalisa's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
courtney_scott1025's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
4.5
You can tell that Phillip B. Williams is a poet. The writing was beautiful. There were so many characters, and I usually get pretty tripped up when trying to keep track, but the characters were so well written that it was easy. The story was fantastic. It was just too slow paced for me. I kept reading because I loved the story, but there were times when I just wanted to put the book down. This may take you awhile to get through, but it is so worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
meredith_summers's review against another edition
slow-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? N/A
4.0