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Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert

21 reviews

mamareadstuff's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

As a 30 something, I was obviously not the target audience, but it was a great YA, coming of age story. Add in being Black and Jewish, trying to come out, a blended family, mental illness, sibling bonds, first relationships, and more. It's a LOT for one book, but the author did a great job at not making it an afterschool special, not shying away from nuance, and telling a compelling story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Biphobia, Violence, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Stalking

Moderate: Racism, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Mental illness

Minor: Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, and Abortion

citymouse's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia and Alcohol

Minor: Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking

bootrat's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Biphobia

Moderate: Stalking, Racism, and Homophobia

Minor: Abortion

enchantressreads's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Biphobia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Racism, Sexual harassment, and Stalking

Minor: Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry

siriface's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Racism

faythfarrar's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Outing, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Abortion and Racism

amcswede15'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? Yes

5.0

So many topics in this book that need more discussion in literature in general. Blended families that represent cohesion outside of a nuclear American family. The importance of one’s faith, and loyalty to their beliefs in a positive way. Complex familial relationships and friendships with race tied in, And of course the discussion of sexuality and mental health. I loved this book.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, and Racism

laurenw's review

challenging emotional tense

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Lesbophobia, Bullying, and Outing

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Antisemitism, Biphobia, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol

Minor: Abortion

alyssahafso's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Mental illness, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Abortion

jenny_librarian's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative 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? Yes

4.75

That’s a damn good book. I didn’t know what to expect, but the rep is diverse and flawlessly woven in and really good.

It was both informative on bipolar disorder and emotional on many levels. I love the fact that Suzette never gives up on her brother despite everything. It’s not always healthy, but her support and love changes throughout the story without ever questioning whether she has his best interests at heart.

I’m also quite happy with the fact that there’s no cheating. So many bi characters fall into the cheater stereotype, and I’m glad this one doesn’t. There’s no “it just happened” sex either, which was refreshing.

Brandy Colbert writes great stories and I’m looking forward to reading more of her stuff.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, and Suicidal thoughts