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cmbohn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
What a good time this book was! I'm so amazed that it was a debut novel haha some people are just too talented. (And also too cool?? Ms. Simon's career history is so heckin' impressive.) I loved the relationships in this family between these very different and complex women. I also really really enjoyed having a kind of disabled sleuth! I loved Nancy Drew back in the day, but there was the running joke that she was knocked out all over the place and just totally okay an hour later. It's not very human. I can't wait to read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Cancer
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Murder, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Racism, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
There's some cops in this book that made me reallllll mad. No police brutality, but you will want to punch one in the face : )