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nakedkitties's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Found family with a touch of magical realism is just my thing! There were some bits of this novel that were entirely predictable but that made them no less enjoyable. Also had several "twists" I didn't see coming, not sure if that's because they're genuinely surprising or if it was more due to the fact that I wasn't really trying to figure anything out. Really easy book to read and could easily be finished in a day, though I chose to drag it out a bit as I was really loving it. Even though the novel touches on some harder issues it's never in a gratuitous way, for me it simply made me love and connect to the characters even more. There is a minor romance subplot which is very sweet and cute. I'm not someone who really needs that element to enjoy this type of book, in fact I often find it frustrating as it starts to be distracting, but I loved that it simply gave me some moments to go "awww" at without taking over the entire story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Mental illness, and Pedophilia
ekmook's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
maryannc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Pedophilia