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momloves2read's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Violence
elizabeth_juliet's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Jo Kuan was a wonderfully written character! Formerly a hat maker but laid off because of her race, Jo pseudonymously publishes a column in the local newspaper challenging the fixed Southern ideals about gender and race, while simultaneously working as a maid for a wealthy Atlanta family.
Unsure about her past, Jo’s journey to discover who her parents are and what their story is gets her tangled up with a notorious criminal and engulfed in society drama. Stacey Lee weaves a wonderful story about finding one’s roots, challenging stereotypes, and fighting prejudice.
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide and Alcohol
sadiegenene25'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: Racism and Xenophobia
Moderate: Violence and Sexism
ashcad's review
- 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
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Violence
takeaim'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? No
4.0
Minor: Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Misogyny, Hate crime, Classism, and Abandonment
korpney's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Sexism, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Violence
ko_rax's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Blood and Sexual harassment
bandysbooks's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Abandonment, Classism, Grief, Physical abuse, and Violence
hannahryan08'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexism and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs and Violence
Minor: Blood
zombiezami's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Sexism, Misogyny, and Bullying
Moderate: Infidelity, Blood, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Slavery, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Xenophobia
lynching, hanging, misogynoir