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yayokay's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i don't think this book provided enough explanation/closure. plot wise, it was okay. as the back of the book claims, sahar is considering undergoing transgender surgery to freely be with her lover. which she did consider, but only past the 60% mark. this made the plot seemed dragged out. (although the author did write a lot about her considering it)
as for the characters, they were comforting and wit-full. i especially loved being introduced to queer iranians' lives and experiences. sahar was a relatable, likable main character. nasrin however, was not. they didn't seem in love; but simply a couple that grew to love each other because of their circumstances. their relationship felt almost rehearsed, like they were so used to being together they didn't know what else to do.
don't get me wrong, you all know i am a sucker for oblivious west asian girls indulging in worlds completely different from theirs. which introduces questions of self integrity.
i will say i liked the banter, the character development (kinda) and the truth of it all. the book could've been great if the rising action wasn't so dragged out, and the climax wasn't so rushed. i liked the notion that you will always love your first love. i would not label this as a romance book but as a likely story of two iranian girls.
ok i hate this review goodnigjt
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, Lesbophobia, and Misogyny
Moderate: Police brutality, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
silverrose187's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Addiction, Alcoholism, Classism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Hate crime, Lesbophobia, Outing, Sexual assault, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Violence
anthea_june's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Lesbophobia, and Violence
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