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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
The art reminds me of the corporate art wave happening rn. Maybe she was the trendsetter! :o
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, Self harm, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual content, and Murder
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
this short novel contains two concurrent stories: one abt hindu gods and another abt a contemporary exploration of identity and self-love. shraya manages to make the former not merely compelling but very accessible, which is a rare feat. the latter, meanwhile, is jam-packed w/ the author's signature themes of race, queerness and their intersectionality in identity.
the book's able to somehow say so much and explore many complex issues in so little words. better yet, it's all done w/ equal parts detachment and emotional connection that are nevertheless impactful; certain parts esp towards the end rly move me, w/ one in particular making me simply pause and marvel on what i just read.
in short, this is a short book that packs a punch and lingers on one's mind quite a while after reading.
Graphic: Homophobia and Racism
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Child death
jjjreads'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Biphobia, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Murder, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol
cfell's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Biphobia and Homophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Racism
Minor: Body horror, Mental illness, and Violence