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callme_tippy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
2.75
This book is very well written with a great fleshed out cast that has very distinct voices.
I really enjoyed the main character as well as all the supporting characters. I enjoyed seeing all the side character interactions in addition to the main plot. I loved everything about this book except for the ending.I saw no need fo the second rape at the end, and also the death of Clay, it just seemed completely unnecessary
Basically I feel like ending was traumatic just for the sake of being traumatic with no other reason for it.
I would have given this 5 stars if not for the ending.
I really enjoyed the main character as well as all the supporting characters. I enjoyed seeing all the side character interactions in addition to the main plot. I loved everything about this book except for the ending.
Basically I feel like ending was traumatic just for the sake of being traumatic with no other reason for it.
I would have given this 5 stars if not for the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Rape
alysses's review against another edition
5.0
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I really should have read this book when it first came out. Truth be told I had been waiting for the audiobook but alas...none has been produced/published. Does it still need one? Yes, absolutely.
Short of it: More people need to read this book.
Evalene has come into her powers. She's jubing and it's out of control. This is the story of how Evalene learns about Jubilation all while trying to survive and navigate the Jim Crow south, her schooling, new love, work, friends and family.
This book had me anxious from page one. This is a YA fantasy but with some paranormal/horror aspects to it. I couldn't read it at night. I just couldn't. The magic system in this book was unique and made absolute sense. Honestly, I don't think I've ever read a magic system described in this way. There were aspects to the magic system that were brand new and then there were aspects that were familiar, such as root work. It's written in the dialect of the people whose lives we are living vicariously through and is laced with historical context which is essential to the plot.
This is a whole ride. You have to experience this book without spoilers and without intros. It will have you on your toes until the very end. It will absolutely break you in the last few chapters. It will absolutely stay with you for a while. Even now... I can't stop crying. All I can say is that so much has been taken and in the end all that is ever guaranteed is that you must keep surviving until you cannot.
Contents: Rape, Death, Violence, Domestic Violence, Incarceration, Suicide, KKK, N word
I really should have read this book when it first came out. Truth be told I had been waiting for the audiobook but alas...none has been produced/published. Does it still need one? Yes, absolutely.
Short of it: More people need to read this book.
Evalene has come into her powers. She's jubing and it's out of control. This is the story of how Evalene learns about Jubilation all while trying to survive and navigate the Jim Crow south, her schooling, new love, work, friends and family.
This book had me anxious from page one. This is a YA fantasy but with some paranormal/horror aspects to it. I couldn't read it at night. I just couldn't. The magic system in this book was unique and made absolute sense. Honestly, I don't think I've ever read a magic system described in this way. There were aspects to the magic system that were brand new and then there were aspects that were familiar, such as root work. It's written in the dialect of the people whose lives we are living vicariously through and is laced with historical context which is essential to the plot.
This is a whole ride. You have to experience this book without spoilers and without intros. It will have you on your toes until the very end. It will absolutely break you in the last few chapters. It will absolutely stay with you for a while. Even now... I can't stop crying. All I can say is that so much has been taken and in the end all that is ever guaranteed is that you must keep surviving until you cannot.
Contents: Rape, Death, Violence, Domestic Violence, Incarceration, Suicide, KKK, N word
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't expect the sadness and grief that would envelope me as well the fury over the situations that occur in 1960's South Carolina to Evalene and her family /friends. I recommend this if you are looking for books set during the Jim Crow south era from authors that may not be highlighted as much. Also if you are curious or interested in light fantasy based books that aren't complicated to follow, this also might be up your alley as well.
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
5.0
This one grabbed me and didn't let go. The women in Evvie's family have been gifted with the Jubilation to protect themselves and their families for hundreds of years. As Evvie comes into hers, she learns that the ability to manipulate the world around her comes at a high cost.
Racial tensions run high in 1962 South Carolina, and the way that Corthron weaves a story of love and friendship and family against a truly creepy and sinister backdrop is masterful.
Suspenseful pacing, excellent world-building, utterly original.
Racial tensions run high in 1962 South Carolina, and the way that Corthron weaves a story of love and friendship and family against a truly creepy and sinister backdrop is masterful.
Suspenseful pacing, excellent world-building, utterly original.
alwaysairie's review against another edition
4.0
Well it was a nice, short read (although I took my sweet time with it
kearaspencer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rae_bookmarkchronicles's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
I'm having feelings
books4susie's review against another edition
4.0
I had high hopes for this book but was only slightly disappointed by the fantasy aspects. This story leaned more towards the historical uncurrent of being an African American living in South Carolina in 1962, the height of the Jim Crow era. I plowed through the book to see how Evalene would master her abilities at jubilation(magic). Unfortunately, the ending broke my heart.
nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
5.0
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Daughters of Jubilation is a story of power and the ways it can be wielded for both good and evil. Having grown up in the Jim Crow era, Evvie knows what powerlessness feels like and she isn’t willing to just sit back and wallow in it. Luckily, she has magic on her side. But as Evvie’s powers grow stronger, she struggles to figure out boundaries: When is using her magic against someone justified, and just how far is too far? Suspense is built when Evvie realizes she’s being stalked by a mysterious man who she eventually realizes has ties to her past–a past she doesn’t want to remember. And another surprising character shows up in Evvie’s dreams and adds a uniquely unexpected element to the story that I won’t spoil. (Though, I will say it makes me wonder if there are more books planned in this world…) Daughters explores difficult topics, including sexual assault and extreme racism that turns brutal, so it can be a tough read in some parts, but at its heart it’s a story of strength and resilience. I highly recommend this powerful read!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher for review purposes. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
Daughters of Jubilation is a story of power and the ways it can be wielded for both good and evil. Having grown up in the Jim Crow era, Evvie knows what powerlessness feels like and she isn’t willing to just sit back and wallow in it. Luckily, she has magic on her side. But as Evvie’s powers grow stronger, she struggles to figure out boundaries: When is using her magic against someone justified, and just how far is too far? Suspense is built when Evvie realizes she’s being stalked by a mysterious man who she eventually realizes has ties to her past–a past she doesn’t want to remember. And another surprising character shows up in Evvie’s dreams and adds a uniquely unexpected element to the story that I won’t spoil. (Though, I will say it makes me wonder if there are more books planned in this world…) Daughters explores difficult topics, including sexual assault and extreme racism that turns brutal, so it can be a tough read in some parts, but at its heart it’s a story of strength and resilience. I highly recommend this powerful read!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher for review purposes. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***