A review by s3ag0at
Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi

mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

great writing wonderful character work interesting premise although magical realism the retelling aspect and the stories woven throughout are a bit wasted 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, Xenophobia, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Deadnaming, Hate crime, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abortion, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Outing

Minor: Transphobia, Pregnancy, Outing, and War