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ben_readz_books's Reviews (413)
challenging
informative
medium-paced
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
informative
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
informative
I found this book for the most part very insightful. I knew a lot of the subject matter already, but that’s not to say I didn’t learn anything new (I definitely did).
I just wish my copy hadn’t had so many formatting issues. I had problems with a few pages being out of order, some charts and graphics overlapping the text, and a TON of pages were just missing or blank. I wish I had actually gotten to read the whole thing 🥲
I just wish my copy hadn’t had so many formatting issues. I had problems with a few pages being out of order, some charts and graphics overlapping the text, and a TON of pages were just missing or blank. I wish I had actually gotten to read the whole thing 🥲
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was such a wonderfully unique version of the shape shifting concept that I was not at all expecting. The author writes in a way that I’ve never quite seen, and he grabs you right form the very first chapter (which was, incidentally, one of the strongest openings to a book I’ve ever read). The way that Shesheshen and Homily navigate politics and peril their budding relationship is so beautiful, and I adore them both to pieces 🥹
challenging
informative
inspiring
“We will not let ourselves be burned, because this time, the fire is ours.”
I absolutely loved this book. It rekindled all the rage I’ve been trying to ignore over the litany of injustices and oppressions in the world. And it reminded me that my rage is good, it is needed, and it is healthy. I SHOULD be angry. It means I am paying attention.