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booksandteatime's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Colonisation, War, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism
ofbooksandechos's review
- 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
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, Racism, and Classism
Minor: Homophobia, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
CW: depictions of self harm for magic purposes,gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
- 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
Bitter brings us back to Pet's world of monster filled Lucille... but is it the monsters you're expecting, or a much more sinister kind? The type with a friendly face, & unexpected urges? This story throws us into Bitter's life. Sick & tired of seeing protests & bodies bruised & battered outside the safety of her school, she throws herself into her art... slowly finding hope again, & her own role to play in the fight against the monsters of Lucille.
I really enjoyed this. I love seeing more of this world, & how it affects a different set of characters.
Bitter comes across very standoffish but I enjoyed seeing that hard exterior slowly chip away.
I felt so comforted by Miss Bilphena's care of checking everyone had substantial food I'm their stomachs & the simple question of "you eat meat" made me kind of emotional. I think it was that kindness to care for everyone's dietary needs were cared for, regardless of the chaos happening out in Lucille.
It was great to see more of these hunters & more back story to the magic of the blood/paint. That's something I was really curious about whilst reading Pet & Bitter has answered so many questions.
I loved the message that everyone has a role to play in revolution and you don't have to be in the front line to be doing worth while work. It doesn't make you weak or a coward, everyone has their place and is valued in their effort of changing the world for the better.
This was a powerful & impactful novel.
Graphic: Child death, Genocide, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
anniereads221's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
directorpurry's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and Classism
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
cookiecat73's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Mental illness, and Classism
Minor: Drug use and Rape
haylzno's review against another edition
- 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
As much as I loved Pet, I think I loved Bitter more!! (Both are 5 start books though).
I enjoyed getting more backstory about the Angels and learning more about Aloe and Bitter. I think a re-read of Pet is a must, with all this new info.
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: War
karcitis's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Police brutality, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Excrement, Kidnapping, and Lesbophobia
michaelion'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
4.0
Emezi has a real talent, a real beauty in absorbing me into these words. There was one page I gasped at least 10 times, just one page! And throughout the whole book I was so giddy. But can you blame me? A straight (presenting(?)) couple so gay they grow to have a trans daughter? I love it here! We have no choice but to stan! If there's a third book I'm sending Emezi my paycheck the day the book is announced.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Blood, Police brutality, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Self harm, Violence, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia
emilyreads_books's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism