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moondustreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
3.75
dirtyrottenfink's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
5.0
lisalovesbooks21's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
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mimosaeyes's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.5
This has an intriguing premise and cool worldbuilding - the brujx gifts are cool, and the background of Mexican culture is so rich. I also like how all the foreshadowing around the main antagonist and conflict are done, such that you know what's coming even though it's been happening off-page, and it feels like good payoff when things escalate.
However, the romance between Yadriel and Julian is kind of lacking. It doesn't feel like they have a deep enough connection to justify the way they behave towards each other by the end. On the other hand, the trans representation is great, especially with the "acceptance, but with micro-aggressions" angle. Very realistic in a family.
However, the romance between Yadriel and Julian is kind of lacking. It doesn't feel like they have a deep enough connection to justify the way they behave towards each other by the end. On the other hand, the trans representation is great, especially with the "acceptance, but with micro-aggressions" angle. Very realistic in a family.
kamiqr12's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-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? No
4.5
Graphic: Death
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, Deadnaming, and Transphobia
uwu_emo's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
bloodymoon13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
cappurrccino's review
4.0
No, it wasn’t the end. It was a better beginning.
fiquei muito emocionado com o final, quase chorei no ônibus enquanto lia. yadriel e julian, meus bebês!!
fiquei muito emocionado com o final, quase chorei no ônibus enquanto lia. yadriel e julian, meus bebês!!
courtney3141's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25