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aseel_reads's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Overall, I liked the story that was told, it was really interesting to learn about ranita and her life up until the point. I did think that the 'big reveal' was underwhelming or we were missing it her dancing in the garden, during the rain, in the middle of the night? What was the big deal? I felt like we were missing a scene there
Sometimes the writing was a bit much, hard to get through, being overly descriptive/wordy, but then it went away
Sometimes the writing was a bit much, hard to get through, being overly descriptive/wordy, but then it went away
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Pregnancy
katieana_210's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Phenomenal writing, excellent characters, beautiful hard story that is absolutely a pleasure to read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Police brutality, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Although very heavy book it’s also a gorgeous story of hope in midst of addiction. A story of love of family, children, a lover & one’s self. Worth every trigger warning. They are necessary.