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kaylamoran's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's painful and there's a lot of trigger warnings but if you're able to handle it you absolutely should read it. It's so important people educate themselves on issues such as these. For the sake of girls everywhere, especially Black girls who are the least likely to be believed.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Confinement, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
adecka3's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, and Confinement
amradio'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? It's complicated
5.0
The small Gab side plot was also tense and had me wondering how it would end
Definitely got to say Tiffany D Jackson writes pretty good books
Only complaint is I still don't feel like Gab and Jay are right but other than that a solid 5 stars
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, Child abuse, Confinement, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Ableism, Blood, and Kidnapping
dalmavatai's review
- 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? Yes
It was very fast-paced and covered quite a few different things including being introduced to the music industry, going on tour, and then the trial and the police investigation. I honestly would've preferred if it had focused on just one of these things, like the whole book could've taken place during the tour and then the end could've been the investigation and the trial. I felt that because we had so many different settings, I was never immersed in any of them because the scene was just not set well enough, and before I could get used to one setting it had already moved on to the next. Because of this, I at times felt disconnected from Enchanted because her feelings and inner monologue weren't detailed enough to reel me in. Ultimately, I think I wanted less plot and more description and introspection to really engage me.
Even so, I think this book is extremely important, offering commentary on rape culture, victim blaming, sexual exploitation of young girls by older and powerful men, the precarious situation of Black women in society, manipulative and abusive relationships, and more. I loved Enchanted as a main character and her relationship with her family, though, again, I wish it had been more fleshed out and detailed. I also liked how twisty the book got towards the end, I could really feel that it was a mystery/thriller in the last third. I also really enjoyed the final reveal, which I hadn't expected!
Basically, too much plot and too little description for my taste that made me less engaged than I otherwise could've been with a story like this, but that aside, this book is a crucial and timely read.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Dementia, Fatphobia, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
riella_reads's review
- 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
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Confinement, Death, Dementia, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
brookey8888's review
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Confinement, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
bookybadger's review
- 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: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Trafficking
Moderate: Addiction, Blood, Confinement, Drug use, Excrement, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual content, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Racism
Minor: Body shaming and Bullying