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A review by horizonous
Cantoras by Caro De Robertis
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I would love to write an eloquent review for this book but I can't even find a beginning.
It's heartbreaking, hopeful and beautiful with characters and found family dynamics that will stay with me for a while. The writing, especially the descriptions of the ocean, are also very impactful.
It's heartbreaking, hopeful and beautiful with characters and found family dynamics that will stay with me for a while. The writing, especially the descriptions of the ocean, are also very impactful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Suicide, and Homophobia
Moderate: Rape, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Confinement, Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death of parent, Miscarriage, Racism, Torture, Antisemitism, and Alcoholism
◦ Forced institutionalization = Conversion therapy
◦ Mental illness = Depression, PTSD
◦ Mental illness = Depression, PTSD