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shadeyc'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is beautfully, beautifully written, but god it was hard work. I listened to the audiobook, which is very well done, I just had to keep stopping it to catch my breath.
I knew this w0uld be difficult in the sense that it's about assault (it's also about healing!), however, I didn't think this would be quite so hard. I'm not sure I knew what I was getting in to, but this made me SO angry, which it should, it should make everyone angry.
Anyway - the constant unfolding is both clever and uncomfortable and intense and interesting and terrifying.
I think this is a book worth your time if you know what you're getting into.
TW: sexual assault, trauma, PTSD, bullying, homophobia, racism, classism, intimidation.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Lesbophobia, and Classism
dylanlouise'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
4.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
stevielynne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, and Blood
erinsbookshelves's review against another edition
- 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: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Grief
alibader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a very difficult topic to read about and I think McLemore did it justice; this is a needed book in our society today. Using beautiful prose the author integrates gender, sexuality and racial conflicts into the novel. The characters felt so real with so many layers that were explored as the story progressed.
This was my first Anna-Marie McLemore novel and I'm excited to pick up more.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Body shaming, Drug use, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual content
waterlilyreads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual content