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myblackbookish_life's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
This was a really cute read!
addydeejreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thart3's review against another edition
3.0
Cute culture story that somewhat demystifies voodoo within the Haitian cluture.
lalibraconlibros's review
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
damusicalpoet's review
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-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
4.0
ayandell5's review
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
soleilrockz's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jwinchell's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this one day novel about Haitian American Cecily and her friends on the day of the West Indian Day parade in New York. Cecile’s aunt becomes possessed by a spirit while doing a spiritual reading. The story takes place during the parade, while Cecily and he best friend and her crush gather items to depossess her aunt. It’s vividly written, and I learned about island cultures and Vodou.
chocodippedlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This was cute! Full of culture with the right amount of life lessons in between. I like how the talk of Vodou and spirits were not scary or intimidating. It was a fun way of discussing the stereotypes we know around spirituality. I also like it did not push the narrative of being or not believing, it just wants you to be open and respectful.