A review by talknerdybookblog
Joan by Katherine J. Chen

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.

Mature Themes:

• Swearing
• Sex discussed
• Alcohol consumption

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Child abuse (Joan is physically abused by her father)
• Prejudice
• War themes
• Misogyny
• Death of a child (described on page)
• R@pe of Joan's sister, resulting in pregnancy
• Suicide
• Gore
• Sexual harassment
• Poverty
• Classism

Ending:

Joan is set up for failure and is eventually captured by enemy forces. The book ends with her being brought to the enemy fortress in Normandy in a caged wagon. Here, she exhibits consistent kindness even to those who have become prejudiced against her. Joan is planning to wait for a chance to escape, but also hopes that if she were to die she'll be reunited with her sister.