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alyssa2012's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Great book. Wish the dialogue of the black characters weren't so blatantly stereotypical. It sounded like they wanted the black characters to sound like they were from the 70's and 80's. There was an overuse of slang language to sound "hip" and "relevant" and to make sure the readers knew the characters were black. As if all black people speak like that. It was off putting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Classism, Cursing, Police brutality, Stalking, Alcohol, Hate crime, Abandonment, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, and Blood
Great book. Wish the dialogue of the black characters weren't so blatantly stereotypical. It sounded like they wanted the black characters to sound like they were from the 70's and 80's. There was an overuse of slang language to sound "hip" and "relevant" and to make sure the readers knew the characters were black. As if all black people speak like that. It was off putting.kaylamoran's review against another edition
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
While the storyline of this book isn't particularly standout to me, what does stand out is the fact that it was co-written by two different authors. I've never read a multi POV book where the characters voices felt so different.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gun violence, Police brutality, and Racism
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