Reviews tagging 'Police brutality'

A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow

57 reviews

ashleibby613's review against another edition

emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide, Racism, Police brutality, and Suicide attempt

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense 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? Yes

4.25

This was extremely interesting, and I think this book could be really helpful for young people who are wading into social justice issues. Would definitely read this author again - I really appreciated the extent of the world-building.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Racism

Moderate: Death, Confinement, Police brutality, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Cancer

Minor: Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Chronic illness, and Mental illness

alsoiread's review against another edition

challenging reflective tense slow-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality and Racism

Minor: Suicide attempt

happyhaley's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality

kaiyakaiyo's review

adventurous emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was extremely heartwarming, with a side of catharsis. The ending felt a bit rushed, but overall I loved these characters and love love love that the author didn’t shy away from making these girls feel like natural teenagers: they are allowed to be angry, a little vindictive, naive, kind, happy, all at once 

I wish I’d had a book like this when I was actually a teen

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, and Racism

leanne_miron's review against another edition

adventurous reflective tense 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Racism, Police brutality, and Hate crime

readnrepeat1127's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime and Police brutality

Minor: Self harm and Murder

katharina90's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Unique blend of fantasy elements with real world socio-political commentary on anti-Black racism and police brutality. 

Plot, characters and worldbuilding had a lot of potential but felt underdeveloped, and the pace was too slow for my liking.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Suicide attempt

Minor: Police brutality and Death of parent

carolined314's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

An inspiring tale of love and sisterhood and using your voice and Black power and strength and resilience. With sirens and gargoyles and more. Great Portland setting.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Police brutality, Hate crime, and Racism

Minor: Child death and Body shaming

whatcassiedid's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense 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? Yes

4.0

I felt like the beginning of the book could've used a bit more worldbuilding but overall really enjoyed it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing and Police brutality