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ppixxie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I loved the body horror + gore in this book but definitely check people's cw beforehand if you need it!
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Torture, Transphobia, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Drug use and Homophobia
booksanna'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
4.75
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, and War
Minor: Death of parent
lainiereads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
SUCH A GOOD BOOK??? Chloe Gong's writing style is just unmatched, man. She just made everything that happened sound so cool?? Like I felt cool reading this book !! I will forever love all of her books, I can just tell.
I also just loved the characters. Juliette is probably one of my favorite characters ever, she is exactly who I would want to be if I was in a gang and also was just like chill with murder. And Roma is also great, and Benedikt and Marshall are great, and Kathleen is great, EVERYONE IS GREAT.
This book just feels like something everyone should love? Like it is so well written and so undeniably good that everyone should read it and get to experience how good it is.
I had more articulate thoughts while reading, but now all I really need to say is this book is wonderful and if you have not read it yet, this is your sign to do so! Hurry, before the sequel comes out! GO!
I can't wait to cry while reading the next book!
Okay bye, gonna go get "The stars incline us, they do not bind us" tattooed on my soul.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, and Grief
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Transphobia
a_libra_library'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
5.0
The characters are beloved, funny, tense and clever. Edit*
Not an enemies to lover more of, they don't get alone in the way they would life too.
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Gore, and Gun violence
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Xenophobia
rachrreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Soon after, a monster is on the loose wreaking havoc among the city. People are falling dead in droves and the contagion is spreading like wildfire. Juliette realizes that to put an end to this, the Scarlets and White Flowers must pool together. Otherwise, the gangs will die out and the Communists and foreigners will take over.
I picked up this book not really knowing much about it. I had read the synopsis in the past, but never thought much about it. I even had to ask a friend “wait, is this a Romeo and Juliet retelling?” while reading the first few chapters. LOL. I’m glad I went into it with no knowledge or expectations, because otherwise I likely would’ve put it off longer.
This book was a MASTERPIECE. Chloe Gong, thank you for this wonderful, painful, masterly crafted book. I cannot wait for book 2. The romance between Roma and Juliette was absolutely squeal worthy. I found myself screaming so many times over their interactions.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism