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loopdlu's review
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
5.0
seentiya's review
5.0
I can relate to the story in this book. And no I am not queer but I understand the story. I am Nigerian and I see the timeline, I have seen people go through what Segun went through. It was an amazing story. So beautifully written.
wkariuki_'s review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
This is a coming of age of story of what homophobia and hate can do to a person esp in a country where legislature is used as a tool to ingratiate hate and justify violence.
It’s also a wonderful telling of self acceptance and the challenges to get there. It’s heartbreaking. I was left angry at the realization that this is a reality and what a waste!
It’s a story on how movements need resilience and vice versa.
A small portion of the book talks about the political situation of a Nigeria whose government is also not alive to the realities of her people, much like many countries in the world, much like Kenya.
The author captured grief beautifully and so wholly, it felt devastating to read.
It’s also a wonderful telling of self acceptance and the challenges to get there. It’s heartbreaking. I was left angry at the realization that this is a reality and what a waste!
It’s a story on how movements need resilience and vice versa.
A small portion of the book talks about the political situation of a Nigeria whose government is also not alive to the realities of her people, much like many countries in the world, much like Kenya.
The author captured grief beautifully and so wholly, it felt devastating to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
eegonzalez1113's review
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol
z_readss's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
imaima's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
sbc_bookclub's review
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
haleypages's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5