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theabee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Murder
thalia16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
dale_in_va's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content
marissa_roo'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder and War
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Injury/Injury detail
thebranchlibrary_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Medical content, Murder, and War
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Rape
katiefronk'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: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical content and Grief
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Rape
katrinaburch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Minor: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
ravensandlace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War
saliwali's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Xenophobia and Antisemitism
just_jess02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The narration was crisp and stiff- something I didn’t like at first but once I saw how well it fit the story, it was one of the many aspects that gripped me. The dualities of each character created depth and complexity that had me wondering where many moments would lead. Each relationship and interaction was important and necessary. Is it odd to appreciate the efficiency of a novel?
I enjoyed the exploration of what happens behind the facade of strong, courageous, women who cannot show weakness or softness to the public eye. It is so nice to read a book about a female protagonist that is truly through the female experience and challenges the expectations of the ‘male gaze’ while still incorporating the struggles it causes. Mila is unapologetically brash because she has to be and understanding the inside of her mind during those moments made my heart ache and my conscious confused.
This is so well written, well narrated, and just very engaging overall. It is one you want to sit with and think about but also don’t want to put it down to do so.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Stalking, and Abandonment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture