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readwithchar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
emmas_bookshelf's review against another edition
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
As the synopsis indicates, this powerful story touches on a lot of really tough topics - homophobia, violence against LGBTQ+ folks, straining against family and cultural expectations, and more. All that said, it was an excellent read and it gave me a lot to think about and a sliver of insight into a culture that’s totally foreign to me. I appreciate the author illuminating these subjects and doing it with writing that is intimate and beautifully written. CWs for all the stuff mentioned above and also suicide.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Alcohol
kristenlcoates's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, and Outing