emmakchapman's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Racism, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Slavery, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Death, Emotional abuse, and Hate crime
leecalliope's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really liked this book!! I expected to find its premise too dark, especially after I'd felt that way abt My Monticello, but even though it's definitely dark, it was really engaging and mysterious and the characters are Good! I really really enjoyed it + I liked that it ended on a very hopeful note. Love to just say "also this character who died offscreen? Not dead!" at the end of a book.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Racism, and Slavery
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