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apothecarum's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
3.5
The pacing felt slow but the content was relatable as a first generation Asian-American. I also really enjoyed the story being set in LA's Koreatown during the 90s LA riots. Not my usual kind of book but otherwise, not too difficult of a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, Abandonment, and Colonisation
Minor: Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
theoceanrose's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
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