lettiesmom53027 's review for:

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

3.5

challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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It was just so heavy for a YA rated novel

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, War