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320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374604059
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: MCD
Publication date: 21 February 2023
Description
A stunning debut novel following the turbulent relationship of a Black, biracial teen and her ferocious Russian mother, struggling to survive in the California desert.When sixteen-year-old Lara and her fiery mother, Yevgenia, find themselves homel...
Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
dark 62%
challenging 52%
reflective 52%
tense 42%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | No: 23% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Alcoholism, RacismModerate
Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuseMinor
Death, Mental illness, Racial slurs
320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374604059
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: MCD
Publication date: 21 February 2023
Description
A stunning debut novel following the turbulent relationship of a Black, biracial teen and her ferocious Russian mother, struggling to survive in the California desert.When sixteen-year-old Lara and her fiery mother, Yevgenia, find themselves homel...
Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
dark 62%
challenging 52%
reflective 52%
tense 42%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | No: 23% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Alcoholism, RacismModerate
Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuseMinor
Death, Mental illness, Racial slurs