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erinkellyreads'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
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Infertility, Mental illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Gun violence, Islamophobia, Mass/school shootings, Abortion, and Murder
Minor: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
saychall'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War
kailiyahknight'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: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Miscarriage, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and War
uhohzmia'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
5.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Mental illness and War
emlittle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
The character work throughout the story is great; the main focus stays on Roya, but Kamari weaves a web of interconnectedness that feels so real. We get to see how different characters interact with each other and get insight into their personal histories. We get to see Roya change as she is touched by love, heartbreak, contentedness, and tragedy. You’re not just reading; Kamari ensures you’re LIVING Roya’s life.
I also really enjoyed the non-linear story telling. There are bits of the present intercut with long bouts of flashbacks and other people’s stories peppered in along the way. It feels so complete and there’s a satisfaction to the level of context you’re given- which makes the ending even more heartbreaking. I’m so glad to have gotten this book recommended to me.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, and War
bookishcookiemonster's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Its more than just a love story. So beautiful, so heartbreaking ans yet also full of hope.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Mass/school shootings, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
777elia'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Sexual harassment
ecandrews0's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
Minor: Cancer, Vomit, Abortion, and Fire/Fire injury
catarina_pego's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Child death and War
mdavis26's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Islamophobia, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury