jevon_mommy's review against another edition
4.0
I felt so bad for the main character, Harriet! Homegirl was going through it!! She was suffering from grief, abandonment, emotional instabiity, feelings of hopelessness, and microagressions. I appreciate the mental health aspect of the story and how it was dealt with by her therapist. I wished her father had done therapy as well. *Spoiler*- child losing their mother is at such a young age, if not any age, is heartbreaking to here. This was definitely worth the read.
tinyviolet's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
d0505's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Grief, Cancer, Death of parent, and Slavery
Moderate: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical trauma
jilly_bean_reads's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
doloresofcourse's review against another edition
3.0
I'm actually disappointed that this book had very little to do with a prom. I think the discussions and history lessons included were good for YA. Heavy handed, but maybe things need to be made obvious for the younger reader. I don't understand why the "rage monster" was included. Harriet's black out rage incidents aren't going to be controlled by a weekly therapist. This was a huge record scratch for me.
overlookingcovers's review against another edition
4.0
TW: Racism, death of a parent, binge eating.
I would first like to thank the author and tbrbeyondtours for this review copy. I am so thankful for the opportunity to read such an emotional and impactful novel. I found myself so frustrated at the way people are in the book, but I know it was an accurate representation. For example, when the book opened with a Karen flying off the hinges about how much emphasis and attention a PLANTATION TOUR put on slavery! I’m not surprised at all that someone could be so out of touch.
Harriet is such a strong character. She has lost her mother to cancer. She conducts plantation tours to people who may or may not listen. She has unintentionally separated herself from her friend group, in part of the “rage monster” that consumes her; all while watching her dad suffer with binge eating. She is so strong, and while the characters in this story may find her “outbursts” against racist people to be ineffective and childish, I think it is a sign of strength. She has the ability to confront people and even if they don’t listen, as least she can take comfort in knowing she is at least doing something- even thought it shouldn’t be her burden to carry.
I highly recommend this book to everyone. It is emotional and raw. There are so many themes that are addressed, and so many discussions that need to be addressed by society.
I would first like to thank the author and tbrbeyondtours for this review copy. I am so thankful for the opportunity to read such an emotional and impactful novel. I found myself so frustrated at the way people are in the book, but I know it was an accurate representation. For example, when the book opened with a Karen flying off the hinges about how much emphasis and attention a PLANTATION TOUR put on slavery! I’m not surprised at all that someone could be so out of touch.
Harriet is such a strong character. She has lost her mother to cancer. She conducts plantation tours to people who may or may not listen. She has unintentionally separated herself from her friend group, in part of the “rage monster” that consumes her; all while watching her dad suffer with binge eating. She is so strong, and while the characters in this story may find her “outbursts” against racist people to be ineffective and childish, I think it is a sign of strength. She has the ability to confront people and even if they don’t listen, as least she can take comfort in knowing she is at least doing something- even thought it shouldn’t be her burden to carry.
I highly recommend this book to everyone. It is emotional and raw. There are so many themes that are addressed, and so many discussions that need to be addressed by society.
mbartman21's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
mtayl104's review
informative
inspiring
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
5.0
karymatemelly's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laughatlantis's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
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
4.25
This book tackles a lot of different topics and does it well: grief, cancel culture, the mixture of cultural feelings about the history of the American south, and how America ignores the slavery it is built on. This is a YA novel, and the narrators voice is very strong and rings true to that age.
While the title of the book does appear in the book, the book is much more nuanced than the title would make it seem. This is a book about how to best make use of plantations today and how we should remember our history. It’s a conversation starter. Highly recommend.
While the title of the book does appear in the book, the book is much more nuanced than the title would make it seem. This is a book about how to best make use of plantations today and how we should remember our history. It’s a conversation starter. Highly recommend.