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A review by katrinarose
Take It Back by Kia Abdullah
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was really well written and explored very complex themes and characters with nuance which I appreciated. However, I my ratings are based heavily on enjoyment and I really didn’t enjoy this book, I felt sick to my stomach reading it. Each twist made me feel even more sick. I don’t want to discredit the author’s skill, though, which is why I settled on 3.5 stars.
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Homophobia