rain_baby's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Hate crime
actuallyapotato's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
sundayfever's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I wanted to love this book, but the characters didn't feel 3-dimensional to me and the writing style didn't compel me. The plot is decent and has a hopeful ending but it didn't feel like the author dove as deeply into issues of race as they could have.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Racial slurs
cowmingo's review
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs
amorgin22's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
walmartblairwaldorf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
mj38012's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
jodierose14's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
siobhanward's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
3.5
This was a sweet and interesting family drama. I do tend to love family stories and this one did well. The biggest issue I found is that it felt like a lot of plotlines were left hanging - the romance with Thom, the girls' father, etc. I know that leaving plots open-ended was intentional in creating a narrative about family and letting things go, but it felt like some were just left too open. However, other than that I really enjoyed the book - the plot, the characters. I just wanted fewer loose ends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
bluehairedlibrarian's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If I were grading this on plot, it would get a lower grade. Not much happens and the same things are gone over and over again. Im rating this based on it being a story about two very different sisters finding themselves and how they can relate to one another. In that context, this book shines.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism