tessjx's review
- 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
4.5
TW: rape, suicide, bullying
Moderate: Sexual assault, Deadnaming, Physical abuse, Bullying, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Minor: Transphobia, Cancer, and Adult/minor relationship
lyd41's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Even though I would have enjoyed a traditional book where the story was told from Miwako's point of view, I think I prefer how this author layed it out, as it created much more curiosity and suspense.
Notes to keep in mind when looking to read this book:
This book is set in Japan and includes all traditional aspects of Japanese etiquette and culture. It may be confusing for some who don't know much of the social culture.
This book is angsty. Very Angsty. Top tier angst. Very possibly triggering things. Check content warnings.
Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Deadnaming, Abortion, Death of parent, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Cancer, Rape, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Transphobia
Minor: Outing, Adult/minor relationship, Dysphoria, and Alcohol
mandkips's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Bullying, Abortion, Deadnaming, and Grief
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Rape, and Suicide
Minor: Abortion, Incest, and Deadnaming
Spoiler
Slight transmedicalist vibes, the idea that if Fumi gets GRS she might lose a her ability to see spirits. It’s suggested/stated that the ability is only passed down through the male family line so it’s sort of like saying she’s not completely a woman until she has the surgery. Also in regards to the suicide, it’s suggested that suicide is akin murder towards the end which is just a bit off.grise's review
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Deadnaming, Grief, Rape, and Suicide