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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
kurumipanda'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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Racism, Car accident, and Classism
anna220310'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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Racism
Minor: Car accident, Abortion, and Death of parent
pocketspoon'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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Cancer, Homophobia, Rape, and Violence
Minor: Car accident
thetainaship's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Outing
Moderate: Cancer, Racism, and Abandonment
Minor: Car accident
mooandshoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I do want to explain one content warning (not a spoiler, not really) - I tagged it as graphic for sexual assault because there is an attempted rape scene. Nothing actually happens, but the scene is graphic enough particularly in descriptions of thoughts and emotions that it may be upsetting if this is a topic that is triggering to you.
Graphic: Body horror, Sexual assault, Violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Blood, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer and Car accident
gracelynsreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Car accident and Lesbophobia
Minor: Cancer
rorikae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Cancer and Car accident
anovelbeauty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual violence
Minor: Sexism, Blood, and Car accident