content warnings:

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Black main cast, Black & Puerto Rican main character [Andre] & minor character [Andre's father]

rep:

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racism, use of the n-word, colorism, sexism, marital infidelity, relationships with age & power gaps, self-harm, accusation/ mention of rape, threatened marital rape, abortion, cancer, terminal lupus, loss of loved ones, grief, corporal punishment, homophobia, branding

RTC

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CONVERSION: 9.9 / 15 = 3.5 stars

Prose: 6 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 6 / 10
Emotional Impact: 7 / 10
Development / Flow: 8 / 10
Setting: 5 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: 4 / 5
Originality / Trope Execution: 3 / 5