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thewoodlandbookshelf's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Rape and War
itskathamilton's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A sort of murder mystery meets “finding yourself and your heritage” travel story, with a lesbian protagonist who has complex relationships with her parents and best friend. There’s a love story in there too, making this an enrapturing read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence