brennakaye's review against another edition
4.0
3.5⭐️ I just love Ruta Sepetys's writing. Unfortunately, this one was not my favourite, and fell a bit short for me, when compared to her other books. It was still a well written story, but just not for me!
brookey8888's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this one! It wasn’t what I was expecting, it’s a more lighter tone than most of her other books which I appreciated. I loved the New Orleans setting. I loved Josie as a main character and her strength and character. I loved the found family aspect in this that was my favorite part. It was interesting to see this time period and the topic of prostitution.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Child abuse, Racism, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Death, and Toxic relationship
aleksito's review against another edition
3.0
I’m somewhat disappointed, having gone in to this book with expectations set by her masterpiece, Salt to the Sea. I know Ruta Sepetys is technically a YA author, but this one was too YA for me. The character arcs didn’t go in directions I was interested in, and I felt like there wasn’t enough resolution with Jodie’s mom, or with Patrick. The audio narrator was good, though.
laurenbowling42's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Perfection. I wouldn’t want one thing changed about this book…
mollie17smith's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
vakardien's review against another edition
3.0
Prostitūtas, nepiepildīti sapņi un gangsteri. It kā tēma interesanta, bet tomēr tā arī izlasīju grāmatu bez aizrautības.
Valoda laba, bet grāmatas pusē notikumi tika mākslīgi steidzināti, kas traucēja izbaudīt uzrakstītā skanējumu.
Un man dažbrīd pamatīgi radās aizdomas par to, vai uzrakstītais tiešām atbilst 50`to gadu Ņuorleānas dzīvei.
Valoda laba, bet grāmatas pusē notikumi tika mākslīgi steidzināti, kas traucēja izbaudīt uzrakstītā skanējumu.
Un man dažbrīd pamatīgi radās aizdomas par to, vai uzrakstītais tiešām atbilst 50`to gadu Ņuorleānas dzīvei.