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hayleyvharrington's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Ableism, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, Body horror, Kidnapping, Body shaming, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Alcohol
joymeikle's review
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
It was an easy-read and entertaining. I thought it was weird that Lillian and the kids lived in the former slave quarters and the rest of the family lived in the big house. Like, why make that a detail but not have race mentioned once in the novel? It feels like a cheap joke
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicide and Suicide attempt
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