dana_naylor's review
2.0
This book was pulled from some library shelves and was one of the books listed by name in the judge’s order to return books to the shelves. I read it for a banned book reading challenge. I may have been okay with content if it weren’t a graphic novel.
Spoiler
I don’t like seeing a kitten tormented and I really don’t like seeing it dead (just it’s hind paw is shown, but still). There is another girl, Rosie, in the story, and her mother drove a car with Rosie and her brother in it into a lake. Rosie and her brother don’t die, but their mother does (intentional suicide)I’d have preferred not to have read this, but by the time I figured that out, I’d already read enough that I’d have rather avoided, so I finished the book. It also ends without resolution of story line which may come in another book that isn’t available yet.
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Animal cruelty, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment, Suicide, Alcohol, and Death of parent
nutmegandpumpkin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I appreciated a lot of the topics brought up in this book and the art style was beautiful. Some of the dialogue was a bit cringy but not enough to turn me away. The plot was somewhat predictable and I felt like they could’ve done more / gone deeper (felt a bit rushed). That being said, it was very enjoyable and would recommend.
Graphic: Blood, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Cursing, Death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Animal death and Suicide
Minor: Death of parent and Homophobia
apoppyinthewind's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, and Self harm
Minor: Homophobia
miamollekin's review
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, and Self harm
Minor: Body horror, Blood, Animal death, Confinement, and Cursing