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hazelsbookcase's review
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia
orchidlilly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
An endearing and relatable character for young girls interested in science, plus she solves complex mysteries in a way that is scientifically accurate? Sign me up!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
purplepenning's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Sexism, Torture, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and War
About halfway through the book there's a long monologue that features an extended depiction of racist stereotypes, with a few others scattered throughout.