micaelamariem's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There were some parts that dragged on a bit for me—mostly the description of the houses—but for the most part it kept my rapt attention. Just note trigger warnings like racism and attempted SA.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Racial slurs, Blood, Addiction, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Gun violence, Hate crime, Grief, Murder, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Car accident
uranaishi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Ableism, Addiction, Blood, Classism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Car accident, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Infidelity, War, Grief, and Homophobia
misterwisp's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It is told in a non-linear fashion. Things happen and then you see events from an earlier point in time that lead up to what you just saw. I didn't mind it and putting it together added some interest in my opinion but if that approach isn't for you then this book may not be either. It a short enough book and a quick enough read I can't see it being much of a put off for most folks though.
Graphic: Classism, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Child abuse and Drug use
Spoiler
The child abuse is mentioned briefly as part of a character's backstory and involves forced confinement.The drug use is referenced a few times but happens off page. You never see it take place specifically, just find out that a character has been doing it.crystalisreading's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Kidnapping