Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Speaking of Summer by Kalisha Buckhanon

2 reviews

shannonweiss's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-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

3.75

This book was beautifully written, and it was not at all what I was expecting it to be when I picked it up. The ending was so different than I would have thought, devastating and hopeful, and I really enjoyed it.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence

painausten314's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment