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shaipanda's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
This took me a whileee to get through between school and reading slumps and library returns and stuff but I’m so glad I finished it and I really enjoyed this!!! It was really fun although darker than I expected at times and just was exceptionally well done :) there were a couple plot twists that I didn’t lovee and I found the beginning to be kinda slow which might have been why I had some trouble getting into it (or that could’ve just been me lol) but overall I really enjoyed my experience reading this and would definitely recommend ittt :)
I also absolutely loved the portrayal of OCD and anxiety as someone with anxiety and currently pursuing an OCD diagnosis and rarely see that in books I read. Also obviously the absolutely beautiful Indian rep is important to note - while I can’t speak to the representation of that as I am white, it seemed to be done really thoughtful and the descriptions of the world were so vivid
I also absolutely loved the portrayal of OCD and anxiety as someone with anxiety and currently pursuing an OCD diagnosis and rarely see that in books I read. Also obviously the absolutely beautiful Indian rep is important to note - while I can’t speak to the representation of that as I am white, it seemed to be done really thoughtful and the descriptions of the world were so vivid
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Child death, Death, Grief, Violence, Kidnapping, and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexism
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