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peh27'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
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Car accident, Alcohol, and Classism
mel_j's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Why is it not possible to give more than 5 stars?
Such s heavy book, but a beautiful one.
Graphic: Body shaming, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Biphobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Vomit, and Outing
btwnprintedpgs'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? No
5.0
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This was my first Anna-Marie McLemore book, and I am officially a fan. I own two of their other books and I'm so excited to pick them up now.
The Mirror Season is heavy - it begins with our MC Ciela bringing an unknown-to-her boy to the hospital after he was drugged and they were both sexual assaulted in separate rooms. From there, we see how the system fails minorities and the poor; how keeping traumatic events to yourself slice into you slowly and begin to affect who you are; and how you build guards around yourself, both physically and mentally, in the aftermath. Everything about this book is so raw and heartbreaking, and knowing that it's a story that was born from personal experience makes it that much more valuable and important.
As the past unravels itself to us, and as Ciela opens up to more people, we see how her support systems lift her up. I loved her relationship with her family, and Lock's with his, and how they help these two kids navigate the worst the world has the offer. I know this isn't true for all, but I hope this book helps at least a few victims of sexual assault and rape open up to those they trust to help them.
Her and Lock's relationship, with all it's complications, was so amazing too. How they helped to build each other back up, the areas of conflict and how they manage it, and the healing they bring to each other. It was all so thoughtfully written and with such care. I want to give them both a hug.
This book is healing and hopeful and my heart hurts just thinking about it. One of my favourite books of the year, for sure.
Rep: Latina MC and family
TW: rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, lesbophobia, panphobia, racism, bullying, injury detail, blood
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
leaflit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Drug use, Racism, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
paperbackparker'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
3.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
kmyr1123's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Moderate: Biphobia
Minor: Racism
ghostlyprince'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: Biphobia, Bullying, Confinement, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Body shaming, Racism, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia and Car accident
imds'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? No
2.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, Sexual harassment, and Classism
tfarfan'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: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Biphobia, Racism, Alcohol, and Classism
thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Homophobia, and Rape