saliwali's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Classism, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content, Child death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, War, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, and Gun violence
steepz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Yes, it's a slow-paced book but it kind of works. There are around 7 povs that are so well crafted and tie into the main story conflict perfectly while having their own time to shine. I was never confused about whose head I was in and I love that part of the story is told from the perspective of a ghost. The mystery that surrounds her ties you win.
I will say that with all the build-up and mystery surrounding the time-tipping event, the actual event is kind of underwhelming. Still, it's about the journey which this book definitely is.
As always Kates's writing is so immersive and well written, my favourite example:
"The winds blew and the trees moaned, and thunder rolled down the river to take the house within it's clutches; while inside, talk turned to spirits and curses. There was a fire, crackling in the grate, and the candle flames quivered, and in the darkness, in that atmosphere of delicious fear and confession, something ill was conjured." Not a ghost, oh, no not that- the deed when done was entirely human."
chefs kiss
I will say that with all the build-up and mystery surrounding the time-tipping event, the actual event is kind of underwhelming. Still, it's about the journey which this book definitely is.
As always Kates's writing is so immersive and well written, my favourite example:
"The winds blew and the trees moaned, and thunder rolled down the river to take the house within it's clutches; while inside, talk turned to spirits and curses. There was a fire, crackling in the grate, and the candle flames quivered, and in the darkness, in that atmosphere of delicious fear and confession, something ill was conjured." Not a ghost, oh, no not that- the deed when done was entirely human."
chefs kiss
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, and Child abuse
Moderate: Child death, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual harassment
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