lunawitch_reads's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
4.5
excavatingmytbr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-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
5.0
helterskelliter's review against another edition
4.0
“‘My colors are mine. I’m not carrying your shame for what you did. Only my pride. For surviving you.’” (164)
So, I appreciated this book a lot. It’s a non-linear story that uses traditional narrative combined with prose to create this multidimensional, multigenerational exploration of trauma and healing.
This story is told through two, young Aboriginal female characters — Beth and Catching. Both have suffered immense personal trauma, that they feel guilt and shame for, even though what happened to them is neither of their faults. Through meeting each other and hearing each other’s pain, hearing how each other has survived what has happened to them, they learn not only how to face their trauma and name it but also how to move on and to be happy again.
Very moving and I definitely recommend!
So, I appreciated this book a lot. It’s a non-linear story that uses traditional narrative combined with prose to create this multidimensional, multigenerational exploration of trauma and healing.
This story is told through two, young Aboriginal female characters — Beth and Catching. Both have suffered immense personal trauma, that they feel guilt and shame for, even though what happened to them is neither of their faults. Through meeting each other and hearing each other’s pain, hearing how each other has survived what has happened to them, they learn not only how to face their trauma and name it but also how to move on and to be happy again.
Very moving and I definitely recommend!
cornsyrup's review against another edition
fast-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
3.0
A solid YA book, moved a little quickly at times for me and I didn't like the style that Catcher's chapters were written in (would've liked more meat and descriptions, to immerse in her story so that )
Spoiler
the eventual reveal of the bunker and her assault hits harderfloandra's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
This story is so important and I'm so glad that it exist.
Unfortunately I didn't click with Beth at all and her chapters made me annoyed so quickly since she was so quick to judge and make conclusions without thinking at all.
Catching's chapters were the best parts of the story and eventually her character made the story for me.
Even though there were parts I didn't enjoy, I would still recommend this book to everyone as it is talking about history that is often forgotten and we shouldn't let that happen.
This story is so important and I'm so glad that it exist.
Unfortunately I didn't click with Beth at all and her chapters made me annoyed so quickly since she was so quick to judge and make conclusions without thinking at all.
Catching's chapters were the best parts of the story and eventually her character made the story for me.
Even though there were parts I didn't enjoy, I would still recommend this book to everyone as it is talking about history that is often forgotten and we shouldn't let that happen.
charlottee96's review against another edition
5.0
This is why I don’t read books with ghost main characters- *SOBS*
allisonsmith120's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Colonisation, and Confinement
Moderate: Blood, Kidnapping, Racism, Car accident, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
cerysgardner's review
challenging
dark
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
the_s_lightacademic's review against another edition
5.0
hands down my favorite read of the year so far. I loved the blend of mystery with fairytale/fable elements. I did indeed end up crying at the end. this book was just SO good, i’m extremely impressed. it will definitely be a book I keep thinking about.
euphemiajo's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Classism, Colonisation, Confinement, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Kidnapping, and Racism