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mmestitches's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Death, Genocide, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Colonisation, and Classism
angelkisses's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
this is amazing. rivers solomon is 3 for 3 in my books now. their work is absolutely phenomenal. try and go to this experience with as minimal explanation as possible. this novella is an explicitly sapphic, gender/sex diverse (interspecies? kinda?) monster romance a la the shape of you (mermaids<3). While I enjoyed those passages elaborating on Yetu and Ooris budding relationship, the bulk of this story discusses the legacy of slavery and the impact of intergenerational trauma on marginalised communities. There is also a large seed of hope sown throughout this story, much in the same way that hope is weaved throughout Solomon's other work. I am grateful for their perspective on such heavy topics, as they provide a distinct feeling of possibility.
Seriously, no more talking about this book because this review should only be read quickly before any of you reading finally make the push to prioritise this off your TBR!
Seriously, no more talking about this book because this review should only be read quickly before any of you reading finally make the push to prioritise this off your TBR!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, and War
Minor: Genocide
agustdefault's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
beautifully written with an amazing conception story. the premise of this story is so unique and well thought out. dealing with generational trauma along with the importance of not only history and community, but our own individuality shining throught that. i also love the neurodivergent rep and will be buying rivers’ other works!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Genocide, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Murder, and Pregnancy