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celinbean's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.0
It took me a little bit to get into the story and see where it was going but once i did it was beautiful. It’s such a hopeful story of finding out where you belong and that home isn’t necessarily a place but a community.
The author thanked Elizabeth Acevedo as the “godmother” of this book and it shows i think. It’s just as lyrically beautiful as her books.
The author thanked Elizabeth Acevedo as the “godmother” of this book and it shows i think. It’s just as lyrically beautiful as her books.
indukisreading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
ashliesydel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very unique and beautiful self-discovery journey.
bisexualcrises's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
sydneystabler's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
somelesbianwriter's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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
4.5
beautiful and aching with emotion, enhanced for me by the beautiful book club I was able to listen to and learn from about it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia and Abandonment
Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, and Racism
Minor: Misogyny, Gun violence, Infidelity, Car accident, Death of parent, Police brutality, and Murder
jackieines's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
I think this book falls prey to a lot of diaspora literature traps and tropes, so there is quite a bit to analyze and critique from this standpoint; but what it says about how we misunderstand our own power, and about what we owe each other makes it a worthwhile read. throw in a good ghost story and I'm sold.
alliemackrenn's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0