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melt27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Medical content, Abortion, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Dysphoria
hope_gabrielle_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Infertility and Abortion
Minor: Death, Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
eegekay'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
3.75
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Animal death, Racism, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
ynadavis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Gun violence, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Outing, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
bmaeus'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? Yes
4.75
I've seen complaints that this is from the straight ("straight") cis white girl's perspective, but you know, I appreciate it—that's the author staying in her lane. It's an alternate history that features diversity without downplaying QTPOC hardship. North also at least understands how much of a role community plays in the lives of queer people.
The worldbuilding is rock-solid and so captivating. By exacerbating the roots of the patriarchy and gender binary, it pokes holes in these institutions with impressive deftness. In that vein, I've also seen multiple complaints that this book leans into homophobia and transphobia... Are we reading the same book?
The plot was much slower and less intense than I anticipated given the breadth of information and characters. But in the end, it turns out that our protagonist's internal journey was the chief focus all along, and I can't fault it for that. Her relationship with her own body and with others'—as a healer, a woman, and a friend—is deeply satisfying to watch.
The Kid is one of the most compelling characters I've met in recent memory. I do think The Kid's disability could have been utilized more cleanly. It left me wanting at multiple points, particularly the end.
I love cowboys and I love this book. I generally stay away from such literally feminist novels, especially those written by white women, but Outlawed looks at its own world from many different angles and simply asks (with alternatingly gentle and demanding persistence) that you do the same with yours. It's heartbreaking and hopeful all the same.
Graphic: Ableism, Homophobia, Infertility, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Medical trauma, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Death, Hate crime, Transphobia, Violence, Abortion, and Dysphoria
abbeyhuffine94's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infertility, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Pregnancy, and Dysphoria