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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
lilifane'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? Yes
4.0
First of all, this is definitely not YA. I don't even know why I thought it was? And then after a lighthearted and funny beginning, the story gets pretty dark and intense and violent. But also in a good way. I really liked the characters, the protagonist was very relatable, the dynamics between her and the ghost hilarious. The writing style, especially the dialogues, might need some time to get used when you're not the child of immigrants. But since I am, it felt familiar (even if the languages are totally different in my case).
Loved the atmosphere and how ghosts, spirits and gods played such a big part in the plot and every day life of the characters. Also, loved the themes that were explored in a raw and brutal way. Like having an identity crisis, being torn between your family and your own life, coming out to a traditional Chinese family, violence against women, sexism, generational trauma, unresolved hate and revenge. But there are some hard scenes towards the end, so I recommend checking trigger warnings.
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Outing
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, and Outing
flyingryndeer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Medical trauma
Minor: Gun violence and Police brutality
aseel_reads'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
3.75
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
wellintendedbibliophile'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
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Kidnapping, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence, Police brutality, Medical content, and Lesbophobia
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
bookhoarderbea'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Police brutality
jesseybean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, and Outing