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noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Mention of: deportation, genocide, and colonialism.
"...be a good girl, be a bad girl. I'll enjoy it either way. Though good girls get treats, and bad girls give me treats. You pick, beloved."
~Sal
Gah damn. This book...is just incredible. The amazing history and lore along with the passion of the two MCs...and the way our leading lady learns to love herself and finds her strength *chefs kiss*
This book does cover really heavy and dark subjects along with a lot of blood and violence so don't go into this without checking content warnings.
Don't read this if you "can't relate" to brown women🙄 ...this book is filled with beautiful and rich history, lore, and tradition...the story of a woman finding her strength, her truth, and love she didn't know she could have for herself, her culture, and for others. A woman who's always felt out of place...finally finds the place she truly belongs.
A freaking incredible book and I cannot wait to read the books that continue this series!
Graphic: Sexual violence, Racism, Gore, Body shaming, Body horror, Child death, Death, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Child abuse, Blood, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Colonisation, Genocide, and Deportation
akafrecks's review
- 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
4.0
"To call it the best kiss of my life would diminish it. It was the only kiss that ever counted."
“You smell like a promise I’ve been waiting my whole life to fulfill.”
This was the right kind of dark romantacy for me! The writing is beautiful and the story is full of cultural nuances that make it unique. Cadejos are not werewolves but if werewolves are not your jam, this may or may not be the book for you. The spice is **chef's kiss** I can't wait to read the next book!
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Grief, Toxic relationship, Cannibalism, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Blood, Fatphobia, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Genocide, and Kidnapping
Minor: Gun violence, Child death, Rape, Self harm, and Deportation
mildrenreads's review
- 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: Cannibalism, Murder, War, Stalking, Sexual content, Gore, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Self harm, Rape, Child death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Body shaming, Deportation, Vomit, Drug use, Suicide, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Ableism, Racism, and Genocide