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georgie_mb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Once again, Jess Kidd has broken my heart. She has a way of taking you on such a beautiful emotional story even though you know what the inevitable will be. You are still left hoping that things will turn out differently, and that just shows how she is such an empathetic writer.
I also loved how even though the two characters lives are sort of parallel, if there is repetition it doesn’t always link up, which I found really unusual and kept my interest.
These kids seemed older than their 9 years which I did find a bit strange hence the half a star but I did love them.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Physical abuse, and Medical trauma
Minor: Cursing, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
clotalksbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
The writing is haunting. I did find myself having to put it down at points, and didn't have the urge as usual to pick it up again. I just had this sense of dread (well I guess you knew at least one story wasn't going to be a happy one). The beginning felt long, in that there was so much build up and character development I was surprised how little book was left before the real action began. The end, as it sailed towards the final destinations, was very good. The short interweaving chapters, skipping between times was very well done.
The characters and all their flaws, were very detailed, but as viewed from the young. Some moments were just heartbreaking. A very unusual book, that has made me want to find out more about the Batavia.
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, and Murder
Minor: Animal death, Rape, and Suicide
smedette'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? It's complicated
5.0
This is historical fiction about two children, Mayken and Gil, who are connected by tragedy (and a touch of magic) while living centuries apart. Each chapter switches POV: Mayken in 1629 and Gil in 1989.
Full of secrets and monsters (human and otherwise), I could barely put it down.
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
lauramcc7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Rape, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
billyjepma'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, and Cannibalism
denisedup's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Homophobia, Rape, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
kirip's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Minor: Child death
emily_koopmann's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, and Suicide
ruthjenkins's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Suicide, and Death of parent
alexijai98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment