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goldyyy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, and Suicide
Minor: Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
bec459's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Murder
realisticreader1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The first half of this book was 3 stars and the second half was 4 stars for me.
First of all, the tension throughout this book was fantastic, I was so engrossed in the mystery and intent on finding out what had happened in a way that I don’t usually experience in stories such as these. Whilst having themes of racial injustice, this book also manages to tackle the ignorance and yet blinding truth of youth, the depth of love in relationships with friends, a partner and parents, and the guilt associated with our own limitations. I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I was going to and am so glad I decided to buy it in a whim one day!
First of all, the tension throughout this book was fantastic, I was so engrossed in the mystery and intent on finding out what had happened in a way that I don’t usually experience in stories such as these. Whilst having themes of racial injustice, this book also manages to tackle the ignorance and yet blinding truth of youth, the depth of love in relationships with friends, a partner and parents, and the guilt associated with our own limitations. I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I was going to and am so glad I decided to buy it in a whim one day!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Car accident, and Death of parent