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saldre's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.5
White Smoke is a well written YA horror book with quirky, relatable characters that you care about. I enjoyed the spooky haunted house parts of the book and the mystery around it. The author did a good job accurately representing anxiety/panic attacks and substance abuse issues. I truly felt Mari's anxiety about bed bugs. In addition, there are some important topics discussed including gentrification, racism, blended/interracial families, etc. The only part I didnt like was the twist and abrupt ending to the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Police brutality, Toxic friendship, and Dysphoria
cbbyles07's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Cultural appropriation
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Excrement, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Colonisation, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail