Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed

2 reviews

fantasyshelves's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, Violence, Racism, Suicide, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Body shaming, Abandonment, Hate crime, and Sexual content

katherinek's review

adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad tense 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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. The characters are relatable and real. There were a lot of flashbacks that got a bit confusing at times. I never really understood Morgan’s character, but maybe that was the point. The ending was a little underwhelming but

Spoiler

I started tearing up when Jo went to jail. Also I wish we knew what happened with Lucía.

Overall it was a great book and there were times when I couldn’t put it down.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Toxic friendship, Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury