Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Mirror Girls by Kelly McWilliams

25 reviews

heathere19's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It was a cute middle grade historical ghost story. I just didn't think the plot developed enough and I didn't really understand how the curse was broken... It wasn't boring but it wasn't great.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Racial slurs

zgran25's review against another edition

emotional informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Violence

kt01's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Very well-told insight into an appalling time and way of thinking. 
Switching perspectives between the sisters also made it a quick read.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Moderate: Hate crime and Police brutality

bookishgoob's review against another edition

dark sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

bkimsey44's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Violence and Murder

dragoninwinterfell's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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

4.5

This would have been a solid five had this book been longer, which would have provided more space for relationship development. Otherwise, the story, characters, and magical setting were fascinating. I immediately adored both of the dual protagonists, Charlie and Magnolia, and was invested in their unique situations. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

n6ellie's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

darr76's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, and Murder

Moderate: Physical abuse and Police brutality

Minor: Forced institutionalization

mal_reads_books's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious 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? Yes

4.75

An engaging, easy to follow, eye-opening story. It was thought-provoking and gave me insight into Southern culture.

Seeing the bond develop between the sisters was heartwarming. I was interested in Magnolia's story and her choice in whether to continue living as "white" or to be open with her black heritage.

As much as I enjoyed this book, the ending felt too abrupt. I wish it had taken more time for character development and

to show more of Magnolia's life after she made her choice.

I recommend this book, especially for teen readers. Even as an older reader myself, I gained a lot from this. It offers plenty of themes for an engaging discussion.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Racism, and Death of parent

Moderate: Racial slurs and Police brutality

Minor: Child death, Slavery, and Murder

meganders22's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

While the overall plot and character development was good, I felt the pacing was off at times. I would have enjoyed the book more if she had spent more time explaining in some areas, and less time in other areas. I felt the overall historical context was good and vital to read, and was presented in a very realistic and respectful well. 

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism