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annabunce'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Pregnancy, and Classism
seawarrior'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
Onyemelukwe-Onuobia's straightforward writing style led the book along at an engaging pace, and allowed me to feel engrossed enough in the story that I often forgot it was fiction and started to genuinely worry about the characters. Though many periods of the book were tragic and unflinchingly depicted misogynistic expectations and abuse, Nwabulu and Julie's stories are not devoid of hope. Ultimately I felt this novel was a rewarding read that urges us to remember that even in dire circumstances, people are never truly lost when they are courageous enough to seek out and accept love.
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, and War
prairieraven's review
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Trafficking
Minor: Pregnancy