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senesced's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
rae477's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
wrenl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.25
The first thing I noticed about this book is its writing style. It’s musical, captivating. It describes love and music and race and family in ways and in words I just adored. There were so many drop the mic moments and repostable quotes.
Deeper than that is the story of Gabrielle. And to be honest, I’m not the biggest fan. I think Gabrielle is an interesting character, and I’d love to see what happens to her after this book, but the plot of this book didn’t engage me the way I thought it would. And it isn’t because Gabrielle doesn’t change; she does, but her character development didn’t feel satisfying to me for some reason. And no I can’t put into words exactly why.
Also as someone who used to live in Florida, it cracks me up to see how many place names I recognize.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt