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amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Infertility, Racism, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Abandonment, and War
Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape
blessedroyaltee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
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: Infertility, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Drug abuse, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
This was a tough one. It was a great book, but it had me in tears and at some points I wasn’t sure I’d be able to finish but so glad I did.brin3543's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
4.75
A heartbreaking story about family, love and self discovery set in Alabama during 1967 and the height of the Vietnam War.
Kate serves as the director at the Pike County Group Home for Negro Boys when she learns her twin brother are MIA. As she grapples with the uncertainty of her brother's safety, she also struggles to care for and protect the boys in her care, especially Chad and Pewee.
My heart broke often while reading this novel but I think this is a powerful and moving reminder of the power of love and community.
Trigger Warnings: racism, child abuse, death, grief and loss, PTSD
Thank you Harper Muse for the ARC
Kate serves as the director at the Pike County Group Home for Negro Boys when she learns her twin brother are MIA. As she grapples with the uncertainty of her brother's safety, she also struggles to care for and protect the boys in her care, especially Chad and Pewee.
My heart broke often while reading this novel but I think this is a powerful and moving reminder of the power of love and community.
Trigger Warnings: racism, child abuse, death, grief and loss, PTSD
Thank you Harper Muse for the ARC
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Racism