givemaribooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
As with most of the later books in this series, I have conflicted feelings about this book. There were parts I enjoyed, like the couple’s banter and I loved Alf as a character. But I struggle with the gendered language and how “girl dressed as a boy” was treated, especially Hugh’s thoughts about the situation. I wish she had been allowed to find a place in between instead of her just ending up giving up boy Alf completely to become a proper lady.
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Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
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