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helenferg's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexism, Xenophobia, and Police brutality
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual violence, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
honeyreads1066's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I didn't think I would like it, given the fact that it's YA and I think I've grown out of the genre a little but this is honestly a new favourite. I swear I devoured this book in a way I haven't in a long time. Obviously, I love that it centres on Latinx characters and culture so that was an immediate plus and then it's also queer with an enemies-to-lovers trope. I am honestly obsessed.
The characters themselves felt complicated and 3 dimensional. You could really see the difference between their training and their true feelings. They also felt real in their desperation and/or anger. Their actions did not, therefore, feel out of place and even when I was annoyed with what the characters would do, it was still understandable. ALSO THE TENSION BETWEEN CHARACTERS. Masterful that's all I can say.
The setting is something I hope is explored more in the second book but also I understand how difficult it can be to world build and also have a really complicated plot. THE POLITICAL INTRIGUE. I swear that is my new favourite thing because it was done so well in this.
I guess overall I clearly really enjoyed this, I would recommend it and I really hope that the second book is just as good.
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: War
monicalaurette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
“You will find a way to make a life you love.”
“Freedom has a price. People who want easy & pretty stay in their cages.”
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Police brutality, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Torture, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
missh3ll's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Blood, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
zoepagereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
averyrembish's review
- 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
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Blood, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
makaylaapulello's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Gun violence and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Homophobia
longlost's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and War
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, and Police brutality
Minor: Alcohol
turtlebrainlibrarian's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Bullying and Gun violence
alouette's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, and Police brutality