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lizshayne 's review for:

4.0
emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Lo's prose is beautiful and she handles the intricate story she's weaving here with a deft touch that makes it come alive and makes the past feel ever so present in a way that erases so many of our misconceptions about how different things were "back then". And does so with honesty.