lynxpardinus's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Grief, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Infidelity
Moderate: Child abuse, Lesbophobia, Physical abuse, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, Alcoholism, Child death, Racism, Classism, Hate crime, Suicide, Xenophobia, Addiction, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Fatphobia, Transphobia, Vomit, Dementia, Ableism, Excrement, Gun violence, and War
masha_and_the_cat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The writing flows like honey, and the complexities of issues from internalised homophobia to post-natal depression are handled with grace and compassion.
This is also the first book I've ever read with a protagonist from Antigua and Barbuda, and I really appreciated the insight into this rich, vibrant culture.
Graphic: Infidelity, Alcohol, and Homophobia
Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Hate crime, Child death, Murder, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Incest
zombiezami's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Moderate: Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Racism, Eating disorder, Death of parent, Sexual content, Misogyny, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual violence, Slavery, Domestic abuse, Colonisation, Drug use, Child death, and Police brutality
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