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nancybv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Religious bigotry
lmneal87's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Child abuse and Murder
laurataylor's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
sooz_767's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
The main story of Meena being attacked and set on fire by her brothers in the name of "honor" was absolutely horrifying and heartbreaking, especially knowing these attacks still happen around the world.
I did mostly enjoy the way the secondary story of Smita's past was woven in and mirrored Meena's story but found Smita herself to be grating with her attitude to India and Mohan. Some comments and dialogue just read so awkward and stilted it jarred me from the story.
I would definitely recommend this to others and I've got another book by this author to try as I did enjoy her writing.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Religious bigotry, and Murder
jaelynna's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Islamophobia, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
saboyer'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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Hate crime, and Murder
sushmita_reads's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, Violence, Islamophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual content and Suicide attempt
Minor: Body shaming
aayaannaa'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: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Blood, Islamophobia, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
susanhackett's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse
Child sexual assaultsesdonovan'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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence