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A review by meganpbell
The Gifts That Bind Us by Caroline O'Donoghue
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.75
This series is just so fantastic at capturing the feelings and growing pains and interpersonal challenges of the teen years, all while fighting religious fundamentalism with witchcraft, queer love, and the power of friendship. This installment especially excels with representations of queer, racial, neurodivergent, and disability marginalization—and with portraying the suffering so often behind the worst actions—and it’s just a fun ride!
Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, Transphobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Deadnaming, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Blood, Car accident, and Death
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content