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9queenbee9's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
anibwriting's review against another edition
5.0
Set in the beautiful streets of New Orleans, Blood Debts starts by pushing readers in the middle of a magical medical malpractice that pits the right and left wing of government officials against each other. The story then leads us to a set of twins who we follow for the duration of the story. Terry J. Benton-walker highlights th struggles between family through tragedy and grievances, while implementing magical elements rooted in Black spirituality. This story continued to build and pull readers closer up until th last pages. I can NOT wait to get my hands on the second book.
smakinde's review against another edition
4.0
I understand why many people didn’t loooove this first book in this series, but what I will say is that there are so many important topics that more people need to read. The representation in this book is wonderful. It was easy to fall in love with the twins and just cheering them on the whole time.
I will say with some of the sexual scenes I would consider this more New Adult than YA-so just remember that before giving it to your kids.
Overall, I really enjoyed all of the back to back drama in this book, the symbolism, the messaging.
I will say with some of the sexual scenes I would consider this more New Adult than YA-so just remember that before giving it to your kids.
Overall, I really enjoyed all of the back to back drama in this book, the symbolism, the messaging.
aubdotcom's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This book brought the DRAMA. If you are messy and love tea and feuds - you will enjoy this. I loved these characters so much! And I will never forgive the author for killing my favorite! That shit hurted! I think this would do so well as a TV franchise a la TVD multiverse.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Sexual harassment
lovelyl's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
pizzabanditkat's review
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
entamewitchlulu's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Cultural appropriation
Minor: Addiction and Abandonment
rachelsmith3773's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
jordanaly's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Modern day magic and family secrets. Multiple POV’s and characters that really make you think. I couldn’t put it down once I started and read the 2nd installment as soon as it became available at my library. Eagerly waiting for the 3rd