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essieruth's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Physical abuse
Moderate: Deadnaming
Minor: War
emily_mh's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The shining star of this book is definitely the MC, Tet Sang. His narrative voice and internal world were great to follow as a reader. I also thought that the world-building was fantastic, especially considering that this is a novella. However, something about this read fell short for me overall. I think it either needed more plot tension, or more character development.
Moderate: Cursing, Deadnaming, and Transphobia
Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor warnings for gambling, theft, loss of a loved one, menstruation, deportation, capital punishment, bestiality. Moderate warning for mass death.
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