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imstephtacular's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, and Alcohol
scarlett_f's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Excrement, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Very raw writing, especially the first fifty pages. But all brings together a well built story and satisfying conclusion. Upper high school or YA recommended.anarmandameg's review
4.75
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, and Murder
knockoffrainbow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
ghostlyprince's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment
auteaandtales's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
avidreaderandgeekgirl'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? It's complicated
4.25
Also the full-cast audio really drew me into the story and was amazingly done!
Graphic: Racism and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual harassment
lybrarie's review
- 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, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, and Murder
bookswithca'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
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence and Racism
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
caseythereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
- I blew through PROMISE BOYS in one sitting. The format of the book - switching between the three boys' perspectives along with commentary from others in the community, news clippings, etc. - made the book move super fast as I was eager to gather the clues with the protagonists.
- You'll find yourself wanting to shout at the book as each boy's story is told, wanting to grab the adults and make them pay attention to what is actually going on in these kids' lives. It's a really heavy book, despite the speed at which it moves.
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail