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readingsokrates's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Rape, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Death, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Violence
allisonstockslager's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Car accident, Sexual violence, Rape, and Death
haleyshort's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I am always wary of these kids of girl power narratives because they often reek of liberalism. I appreciated that the protagonist was an outspoken champion for all oppressed peoples, not just women like her, but it still felt like a white feminist perspective. And it seemed like at the end of the day our instructions are to fight the power, which Zott tried to do throughout her story and wasn’t really able to make the changes she wanted unless a wealthy benefactor landed in her lap. I want a raging feminist book to come with raging feminist next steps - to give women more ammo than embracing their own power. But that’s hard to do when the ammo doesn’t really exist.
I truly love a precious child character more than anything else in a book. Justice for Mad!
Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
amsswim's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Grief, Rape, Sexual harassment, Car accident, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Misogyny
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Homophobia, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Bullying, Suicide, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Medical content
Minor: Police brutality, Animal death, and Miscarriage
chloebaboey's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Body shaming, Car accident, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Suicide, Child abuse, and Vomit
Minor: Alcohol, Eating disorder, and Medical content
baileewyatt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book came so highly recommended that I thought it’d be overrated and I’d be unimpressed. This couldn’t have been further from the truth. Even after everything I’d heard, I was still surprised by the story that I was reading. The characters were so lovable (or hatable when applicable). I think that it’s so impressive when an author can make us truly love a character in spite of their flaws. However, it’s equally as impressive when they can make us hate a character to the core.
My favorite character, by far, was Mad. Her precociousness and sense of confidence even in times of questioning was admirable and adorable all at once. I’ve always enjoyed historical fiction and I felt like this one was so well done. You understood all the signs of the times but could be just as immersed as if it was present day. It was easy to follow and visualize. Overall, a great read. It’s a little long and normally at the end of a longer book I’m ready to be done. When this was over I was craving more content. This is a must read…will it be my favorite of 2023? We’ll find out soon…
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Death, Rape, Grief, Misogyny, and Abandonment
rainbowarpaint's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Death, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault
khowez'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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Rape, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent, Misogyny, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, Abandonment, and Homophobia
Minor: Pedophilia, Mental illness, Self harm, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Vomit, Sexual harassment, and Child death
bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, and Sexual violence
Minor: Gore, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Alcohol, Cursing, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
mdal26's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Death, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Rape