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A review by padawan17
Lovely War by Julie Berry
emotional
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
I don't like romances. I usually find them boring and infuriating. But this one is an exception. I adore this book. I love every character, I love that is narrated by Greek gods, I love that it is a romance, but Berry grapples with other issues too. Racism in the 1910s, war, death, grief, it's all there, but it's so hopeful. I cried many times. Do yourself a favor and read this. For me, it's better every time I reread it.
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, and Blood