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sophieinbookworld's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
The title is also misleading, as anytime they are referred to as witches, it’s denied, and equated to as gifts from god.
Not sure if the translation was lazy, or maybe it is how it is originally written, but there is way too much repetition throughout the story, and same scenes.
Moderate: Rape and Transphobia
catnapping'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Transphobia, and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia
joensign's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Rape and Transphobia
Moderate: Abortion
mari1532's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Brief Summary: Zoe is a journalist investigating the murder of Paloma, a transwoman from a family of Indigenous healers. To learn more of the story Zoe travels to meet Paloma's cousin Feliciana. However, as Zoe interviews Feliciana she begins to reevaluate her relationships with her sister and mother. As Zoe and Feliciana's stories weave together Zoe begins to realize the power of her voice.
Thoughts: This book was captivating and I binged it in an entire sitting. I particularly like the dual perspectives, where Zoe's was told in a direct and edited fashion and Feliciana's was a more free-flowing stream of consciousness indicative of its interview formatting. It highlighted how Zoe is constricted by the expectations of society, while Feliciana is not. It also made Feliciana's story and by extension, Paloma's story more intense emotionally, while Zoe's was more reflective and therapeutic.
Graphic: Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Infertility, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Pregnancy
drremz'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
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault and Transphobia
amvs1111's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Sexual assault, Transphobia, Cultural appropriation, and Colonisation
jordynkw's review against another edition
- 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
2.75
Graphic: Deadnaming, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual assault, and Transphobia
bookishcori's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Transphobia and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Abortion
mcmontgomery's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Blood
micahglyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Rape and Transphobia