readbyshelley'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Bullying, Child abuse, Murder, Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Infidelity
Minor: Blood, Infertility, and Slavery
keliza23'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Racism, Alcoholism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Sexism, Misogyny, Classism, Racial slurs, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Slavery, Sexual content, Injury/injury detail, Car accident, Grief, and Death of parent
kindredspirit7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Spoiler
she is accused of murder just like Kya and it’s suspicious that Kya admits to murder via a poem and hides it away, gets away with it and perhaps this book was Delia’s own confession?Moderate: Slavery, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Classism, Bullying, Child abuse, Abandonment, Murder, Racial slurs, Rape, Cursing, Violence, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, and Sexual content
The author has been problematic with racism. Calling Africa the dark continent and other questionable quotes. The N-word is used twice in this book. The general characterization of Black people is questionable and readers should keep this in mind when reading.lilith_hmr'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
4.75
Graphic: Slavery and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Murder, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Rape and Toxic relationship
slutforhotwings'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: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Bullying, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexual content, Injury/injury detail, Religious bigotry, Racism, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: War, Slavery, and Colonisation
theteamsreader'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
3.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Classism, Grief, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Infertility, and Stalking
hayleygray'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
4.75
I truly thought I knew who the murderer was but I was so shocked at the last few pages. This was an incredible story about love, acceptance, difference and the harsh realities of the natural order of everything and every living species.
I cannot wait to see the movie after reading this! Highly recommend.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Racism, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Murder, Death of parent, and Bullying
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Sexism, Self harm, and Adult/minor relationship
theperksofbeingbabs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Abandonment, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Racism
Minor: Slavery
bcooper21'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: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, Racism, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Racial slurs, and Sexual content
Moderate: Slavery, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, and Pregnancy
Minor: Car accident, Injury/injury detail, and Violence
atalea'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: Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Racism, Murder, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Slavery, and Sexism