lynxpardinus's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Child abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Police brutality, Medical content, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, and Incest
Minor: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, War, Mental illness, Sexual content, Abandonment, Child death, Forced institutionalization, Mass/school shootings, Ableism, Confinement, Gore, Suicide, Transphobia, and Vomit
Ableism warning is to err on the side of caution, for disability framed as a punishment near the end.kshertz's review against another edition
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Interesting fantasy YA book about what happens when monsters and angels exist, but everyone tries to pretend they don’t. It takes a transgender girl who doesn’t often speak to expose the truth. Abuse happens and must be realized and brought out of the darkness. Great book and theme for younger readers. I zoned in and out with this one a bit because I’m not big on fantasy. But I know my students would love it!
Moderate: Deadnaming, Transphobia, Child abuse, and Abandonment
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