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town_scar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Torture
laheath's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I didn't like this book, the author's debut, as much as I've liked her others. I felt this storyline was sometimes repetitive, sometimes disjointed, and a little predictable. It was still an interesting story told in alternating chapters of Rose in 2016 and Darby in 1952. They're both likeable, though they make some poor choices, and both have to learn to keep going despite their circumstances. I would have liked an author's note discussing her research (maybe there was one in the print version?) but was able to find some information on her website.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia, Dementia, and Murder
Minor: Drug use