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likeavos89's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
3.0
racqthebelle's review against another edition
5.0
Those who know, will know
It’s funny to me to read some of the other reviews from non-Black, non-Caribbean reviewers because it’s so clear that this story is not for them and they have no idea what’s going on. I enjoyed this short story and the lessons between the lines. When you know, you know, and you don’t have to explain.
It’s funny to me to read some of the other reviews from non-Black, non-Caribbean reviewers because it’s so clear that this story is not for them and they have no idea what’s going on. I enjoyed this short story and the lessons between the lines. When you know, you know, and you don’t have to explain.
jukaschar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mkw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Super interesting dystopia tale. I really enjoyed the world building, Though I did not love the characters. Woo Ti-Jeanne bugged.
hannahlou21's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
erinlcrane's review against another edition
4.0
This was good! The writing was nothing fancy, but I enjoyed the story and was pulled along. I’m somewhat familiar with Haitian Vodou, so I was mixing up my lwa, but I enjoyed how the story pulled those elements in. It’s a nice change from the typical fantasy. Maybe this would be more magical realism? Not sure.
I was genuinely surprised a few times in this story. I wish there were /more/ of the story. One of my complaints would be that it felt like she could have said more about the setting. The little side plot with the Premier feels incomplete.
My other main complaint is that I didn’t really buy the appeal of Tony. I needed to see more sweetness from him or something. I do appreciate that he doesn’t get back with Ti-Jeanne at the end. After he killed her grandma, I was like, please do not tell me she forgives him and opens herself back up to him. That was one of the surprises of this story for me - Tony is not really redeemed at the end, doesn’t come to the rescue. He fails. She saves herself with her power. Love that!
I actually started Midnight Robber before this but found the Creole too difficult, so I tried this book instead. Given that I enjoyed this one, I think I’d give Midnight Robber another try.
I was genuinely surprised a few times in this story. I wish there were /more/ of the story. One of my complaints would be that it felt like she could have said more about the setting. The little side plot with the Premier feels incomplete.
My other main complaint is that I didn’t really buy the appeal of Tony. I needed to see more sweetness from him or something. I do appreciate that he doesn’t get back with Ti-Jeanne at the end. After he killed her grandma, I was like, please do not tell me she forgives him and opens herself back up to him. That was one of the surprises of this story for me - Tony is not really redeemed at the end, doesn’t come to the rescue. He fails. She saves herself with her power. Love that!
I actually started Midnight Robber before this but found the Creole too difficult, so I tried this book instead. Given that I enjoyed this one, I think I’d give Midnight Robber another try.
buttermellow's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Violence, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Blood, Medical content, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal death
dylex's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25