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anxietee9's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Toxic relationship, Classism, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, and Body shaming
Moderate: Body horror, Dysphoria, Xenophobia, Eating disorder, and Sexism
Minor: Homophobia, Vomit, Alcohol, Murder, Rape, Gaslighting, and Drug use
kaitsteak's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
An absolutely stunning sophomore novel. We follow Raquel, an art student at an Ivy League school, as she enters into a relationship with an older art student and explores her identity. In an earlier timeline, we also follow Anita de Monte, a Cuban artist.
The author spices the two timelines to emphasize the connections between the women. This work covers so much— from the discussion of how BIPOC artists and students are marginalized by schools/a cannon that upholds white male supremacy. It also explores toxic relationships with deftness and nuance.
What a terrific work to listen to via audio! The narrators all did a great job of delivering each POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Blood, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Pedophilia
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