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the_grimdragon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
A Song Below Water is the debut young adult novel from Bethany C. Morrow. Since I don't read a ton of YA, it was this cover that initially pulled me in. I mean.. LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL THE ARTWORK IS!!
A Song Below Water is a dual-perspective narrative with powerful themes of racism, bigotry, police brutality, misogyny, identity & sisterhood.
Plus-- Mermaids! Sirens! Pixies! Gargoyles!
It's funny & awkward, brutal & joyful. This absolutely deserves to be read!
That being said, it didn't fully come together for me. Ultimately, I prefer more magic with my magical realism! However, the bones are there & I'm definitely planning on reading the companion book, A Chorus Rises, when it comes out later this year!
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Death
booksandprosecco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, and Police brutality
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
Minor: Confinement and Suicide attempt
rini's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Racism and Police brutality
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Suicide, Stalking, and Suicide attempt
babayagaofficial's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Hate crime, Misogyny, Racism, and Police brutality
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Confinement, Death, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Minor: Fatphobia and Kidnapping
anne311's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Hate crime, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, and Grief