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clarxvizconde13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Suicide, and Murder
221bpinkst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
thesvnthsense's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Child death, and Trafficking
Moderate: Grief and Kidnapping
literarypenguin'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
This is the second book from June Hur that I have read and I adore how she sets the atmosphere of each book she writes. Her writing draws you into the story right away and I loved how she used an unknown part of history to add to her story. I honestly didn't know about this portion of history until reading the end in the notes about this book, I am really glad that she included this here.
Besides the mystery behind the disappearance of the thirteen girls it also focuses on Min's relationship with her sister Maewol. After not seeing each other for years the two women over the course of the book start to rebuild their bond despite both having such different personalities. They both learn harsh but necessary truths about who their father was and what lead to their estrangement. I loved how the women got along with each other and loved each other despite their differences in how they handle situations.
The one thing I can say is I kind of want some more characters to have a bit more attention like Scholar Yu. I really wanted to know more of his story and what lead him to this village in the first place. I wish some more attention might have been placed on them but other then that I really enjoyed the book. I can't wait to read more novels by June Hur to see what she has to offer!
Graphic: Death of parent
guessgreenleaf'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
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Trafficking, Death of parent, Grief, Gaslighting, Classism, and Death
Minor: Stalking, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Murder, Suicide, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Torture
susanpevensie'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, and Kidnapping
quinnpjd930'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Child death, Classism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Trafficking, Sexism, Murder, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, and Classism
evhanson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Death
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Confinement
goldyyy's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Slavery, and Kidnapping
narbine'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Trafficking, Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism, Death of parent, Murder, Sexism, Death, Misogyny, Vomit, Child death, Confinement, and Grief