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jayisreading's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Infidelity and Cannibalism
jmcordero's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Miscarriage, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Self harm, and Suicide
Minor: Incest, Infidelity, and Blood
samantharosejohnson's review against another edition
- 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? N/A
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Death, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Minor: Sexism
groovywitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Incest, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, and Sexual harassment
booksandprosecco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, and Blood
Moderate: Cancer, Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Grief
Minor: Infidelity and Abortion
sanuye's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Miscarriage, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death and Cannibalism
Minor: Child abuse and Incest
bookscoffeehayley's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
After I finished ‘The Office of Historical Corrections’ (and loved it) I asked the internet what other short story recommendations they had. Milk Blood Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz was the most recommended collection so I immediately put a hold into my local library.
This is a fairly short collection, 11 stories coming in at just under 200 pages. But while this is shorter, it took me a bit to read. I wanted to stay with these stories. I couldn’t read them back to back. I had to pause after each story and sit with it.
These stories focus on an array of topics including familial relationships and traumas, identity, infidelity, miscarriage, healing, love. These stories end leaving you wanting more but in the best way possible.
I can’t recommend this short story collection enough. I tandem read this with the audiobook and also would recommend the audio version! I’m excited to see what Dantiel W. Moniz releases next!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent
naturemamareads's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Fatphobia, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Grief
keatynbergsten's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Sexual assault, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent