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e_oneita's review against another edition
3.0
Some really interesting twists, but I found the story a little repetitive and the writing style jarring.
bigtiddygothgf's review against another edition
i was not a fan of the narrator which really pulled me out of the story. the plot was interesting but didn't quite manage to capture my interest, and i could feel a reading slump coming on so i decided to dnf. the writing was also a bit to cringe for me and the characters would say the most generically online things T-T
i will try to come back and finish this one day when i am in the mood for it tho!
i will try to come back and finish this one day when i am in the mood for it tho!
fkshg8465's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So much fun with great characters - even the two dimensional villains. A nice allegory for young people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Torture, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Grief, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Body horror, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death
therazzmatazz13's review against another edition
dark
medium-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? Yes
4.0
alexalovesbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
olliebolen's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Body horror, Stalking, and Car accident
thepetitepunk's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Turn the Page Tours, Alex Brown, and Page Street YA for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Damned If You Do was a joy to read. It’s no secret that I can’t resist representation in books (especially YA!) that applies to me, so when I saw this was by a queer biracial Filipino American author, clearly I had no choice but to pick this up. I don’t typically read fantasy, or paranormal, or horror, or whatever you want to classify this as, but I’m so glad I gave this debut a shot!
Full of Filipino folklore, complex family dynamics, theater appreciation, and enjoyable characters, Damned If You Do is an exciting, colorful read. The writing was tight but witty and I loved all the action. It’s a fast paced book—I burned through it in less than 24 hours—that isn’t bogged down by excessive world building while still creating a rich atmosphere. A strong debut that looks promising for any future releases from Alex Brown!
Damned If You Do was a joy to read. It’s no secret that I can’t resist representation in books (especially YA!) that applies to me, so when I saw this was by a queer biracial Filipino American author, clearly I had no choice but to pick this up. I don’t typically read fantasy, or paranormal, or horror, or whatever you want to classify this as, but I’m so glad I gave this debut a shot!
Full of Filipino folklore, complex family dynamics, theater appreciation, and enjoyable characters, Damned If You Do is an exciting, colorful read. The writing was tight but witty and I loved all the action. It’s a fast paced book—I burned through it in less than 24 hours—that isn’t bogged down by excessive world building while still creating a rich atmosphere. A strong debut that looks promising for any future releases from Alex Brown!
jenkiefer53's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
thanksfrthemoomeries's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
peterse1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
3.75