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serendipity421's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Racial slurs, and Racism
meowster18's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
This is what happened. I cried. A lot. This story is something that I struggle to read to my siblings because of how poignant it is at focusing on self-love and self-worth as a young black child in this world. I struggled because I could heavily relate to what Sulwe was feeling and was going through in order to feel comfortable in her own skin. Beautiful. Gorgeous. Run to the store. Run to your phone. Get this book like yesterday.
Lupita, actress from notably Black Panther and many other films, is a master storyteller. Strongly recommend this book for yourself and for your loved ones.
Lupita, actress from notably Black Panther and many other films, is a master storyteller. Strongly recommend this book for yourself and for your loved ones.
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Racism
taliabasma's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
This was pretty intense for a kids story but I did love the overall delivery. Sulwe struggles with self love because society has trained her to view her skin as less than and I’m sure so many midnight skin children will appreciate this book.
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Racial slurs and Self harm
hazel_t23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
This was so unbelievably cute! I listened to the audiobook and I want to listen all over again!
Minor: Bullying, Racial slurs, and Racism
maggieoc_x's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I picked this up as a gift for my best friends daughter for Christmas and of course I gave it a read first. A beautiful story that even made me tear up reading, lovely message and beautifully written, the illustrations are gorgeous especially the pages depicting the day and night. I only didn't rate it five stars as I prefer children's books to having a rhyming scheme throughout but that's personal preference.
Minor: Bullying, Racial slurs, and Racism
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