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A review by outtoexist
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book hooked me from the beginning and was a great read. I think it slipped a little bit into trauma porn with a detailed whipping scene, but overall it was absolutely fantastic. Also SURPRISE QUEER REP!! Which I absolutely love, obviously.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery