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supernova_reader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Well done. I picked it up because I was told it is an interesting and insightful portrayal of female friendships and how they evolve with age and though life. I wasn’t let down in the slightest. Also pleasantly surprised at the serious topics covered in the book.
Graphic: Animal death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Outing, Colonisation, Dysphoria, and War
extinctpanda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
It was a bit too good vs evil for me, I like a bit more nuance. And I didn't love the writing style, though it grew on me as it went on. However, I did find the story fun, and I liked the characters. I think it also covered some important/interesting themes that I haven't seen in fantasy very much at all, especially adult fantasy.
Graphic: Transphobia and Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Outing, and War
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
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