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A review by beforeviolets
All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O'Donoghue
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
4.5
Thank you so much to Candlewick Press for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review!
Such an absolute blast from start to finish! I don't know how I hadn't heard of this book!
Things I loved:
- The (accurate!) use of tarot as a storytelling tool and driving force throughout the book
- Wonderful illustrations and cover design done by tarot deck illustrators
- Our show-stopping non-binary love interest, Roe! I love Roe SO MUCH!
- The details of the magic/witchcraft! Such an intricate application of magical realism!
- Diverse side characters and the focus on the queer and POC members of the cast
- The fact that we're gonna get a sequel so we get to experience even more of this world!
TW: vomit, religious bigotry, hate crimes, homophobia, transphobia, suicide mention (past)*, suicide ideation (present)*, self harm (present)*, blood, injury, medical content, toxic friendships, bullying, alcohol consumption
*it's like... in a magical sacrifice way, not a mentally ill way
Such an absolute blast from start to finish! I don't know how I hadn't heard of this book!
Things I loved:
- The (accurate!) use of tarot as a storytelling tool and driving force throughout the book
- Wonderful illustrations and cover design done by tarot deck illustrators
- Our show-stopping non-binary love interest, Roe! I love Roe SO MUCH!
- The details of the magic/witchcraft! Such an intricate application of magical realism!
- Diverse side characters and the focus on the queer and POC members of the cast
- The fact that we're gonna get a sequel so we get to experience even more of this world!
TW:
*it's like... in a magical sacrifice way, not a mentally ill way
Graphic: Blood, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Hate crime, Bullying, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Self harm
Moderate: Alcohol, Biphobia, Violence, and Death