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gabbadabbadoo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Lesbophobia
machenn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Minor: Cursing, Antisemitism, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
troisha's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
Moderate: Body horror, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Antisemitism, and Islamophobia
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Abortion, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
meganpbennett's review against another edition
- 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
The City We Became doesn't have the exposition or information dump that a lot of magical realism books have. The reader learns what is happening as the characters learn. I'm very interested to see where she goes with the trilogy, given what happens during the climatic scenes.
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Violence, Xenophobia, and Antisemitism
akblair's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Cursing, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Genocide, Antisemitism, Grief, Cultural appropriation, and Colonisation
This is essentially a study of all the different cultures that make up NYC- for better or worse- and it doesn’t shy away from the ugly parts.innerweststreetlibrarian's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I really enjoyed the magical realism and it feels like a beautiful love letter to New York. So excellent!
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Abortion
The author credits a lot of sensitivity readers who helped review the book prior to publication.lilcoppertop's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
samusc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I wouldn't trust any other author to nail characterization perfectly for people representing each borough. I'm (regrettably) from Staten Island, and my parents from Brooklyn, so I loved the nods throughout this work. I'd die for Bronca. I knew this would be wonderful from the moment I saw the Brooklyn neighborhood shout outs on the map.
The concept of diverse people fighting fascist entities from another universe preying on folks already leaning into gentrification and racism is genius. Moments when the borough avatars break down barriers amongst themselves to work together are immensely satisfying.
I'm so excited for the next book in this series.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Violence, Xenophobia, and Antisemitism
aardwyrm's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Body horror, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Abortion
zombiezami's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
It was also super intense. The white supremacist groups and individuals mobilized by the enemy hit very close to home. I also observe that the book was clearly in conversation with Lovecraft. The ending was
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Transphobia, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Ableism, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Abortion