aegireads's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
the author has no subtlety when handling delicate and political topics, which, when combined with the multiple homophobic characters, created a decidedly un-cosy experience for me (a lesbian).
also it just wasn't that engaging of a mystery.
also it just wasn't that engaging of a mystery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, and Racism
Moderate: Murder
amberinpieces's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Classism, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Abortion, Alcoholism, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
blueskiesblacksoul's review against another edition
3.75
The bad characters are super misogynistic and homophobic. It’s set in Singapore, so a lot of the characters are homophobic, but it’s made clear that homophobia is bad. It’s super prevalent in the book though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Classism, and Sexism
anna_23's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Homophobia
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism
eicart_reads's review against another edition
I've been listening as I work. I wanted something light and easy to listen to, and Emily Woo Zeller is one of my favorite narrators. Took a break from working and realized I don't care about the story or any of the characters, so I'm not going to keep listening. One of the character's voices is also super annoying. There's nothing making me want to keep going.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
litspinster's review
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Racism
hkburke2's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This was fun, cute, and quick. Find it in Book Riot's "diverse cozy mysteries" list. The pacing was off, though, which made it less exciting, and it felt jumpy listening to this one on audio.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
liketrees's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Murder
The homophobia is openly expressed by several characters, but the protagonist/sleuth does not support it. MAJOR spoiler:Spoiler
the murders are related to conversion therapy/pray-away-the-gay groupsnicolaparty's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Murder
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