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anarmandameg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Torture, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Pregnancy, Outing, and Sexual harassment
leannanecdote's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
anaccbram'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
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Outing, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
traa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Outing
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide, Vomit, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Xenophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Pregnancy
nialiversuch'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity and Religious bigotry
cookiecat73'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? No
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Murder, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Cancer, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Police brutality, Medical content, Stalking, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug use, Gun violence, Self harm, Abortion, and Acephobia/Arophobia
susanpevensie'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: Homophobia and Sexual assault
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Lesbophobia
malimaan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The way it touched upon generational trauma and abuse and your relationship with your family. The ghosts and possession were a great medium to tell this story through and I loved reading about a culture that isn't as represented in modern media.
It was amazing to read about how Jess finds her voice after years of trying to be perfect. The book explores her queer identity and her diasporan identity in such a great way.
The only thing I felt was a bit of a drawback, was that Jess' parents felt a bit flat, especially because they play a big part in her identity. They just felt like they were lacking something.
I really recommend reading this book! And I can't wait to read more by this author.
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism
anxiousnachos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This is a fast-paced, deep dive into Malaysian culture and family history when Jess starts being haunted by her grandma. The family dynamics in this were so complex. Jess is both a closeted lesbian and a member of the diaspora, having grown up in the US, and this colours her relationships with the ghost of her grandmother and her living family.
We also get ghosts beating up shitty men, a controlling ghostly grandmother, and a chance to explore the world of Malaysian gods. A wonderful read!
Content warnings: possession, ghosts, emotional abuse, domestic abuse, assault, violence, strangulation, homophobia, racism, graphic attempted rape scene (page 322-324), rape (past, mentions)
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
aardwyrm'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Outing