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Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza, Abby Sher

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shellysbookcorner's review against another edition

4.0

This story was heartbreaking because if things don’t get better in America, I can see this happening in the near future. I did have to take a break while reading because this story made me think of all the kids in the detention centers and all of the horror stories I’ve heard. The denial of the abuse and mistreatment of the detainees from the last administration made me sick as well. If I’m not mistaken the former First Lady said that they were happy being there.

spicycronereads's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

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stephzilla's review against another edition

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3.0

Actual Rating 4.5/5; rounded up for Goodreads

paigereitz's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

Damn. This book was intense and hard and important. A near-set dystopian future in which Americans are chipped and undocumented immigrants are hunted by the government.

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marivana91's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

bjoerg1992's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

Honestly, one of the hardest, most realistic dystopias I've ever read - wayyy too close to reality, for too many people, this is already a reality. I will never understand how people can be persecuted because of their skin colour or their place of origin. Everyone who talks about "illegals" or "the migration question" should read this book. I haven't cried this much in a long time.