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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Every word was necessary. I now what to read more from Isabella Hammad.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
A wonderful addition to the queer YA canon. I especially liked the inter-gay discussions about masculinity, presentation, and identity.
A delight and just want I needed to get through some tough mental health days.
fast-paced
A really fun story about yearning for magic, even when it's messy.
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
CW: Extreme ableism throughout, specifically towards autistic people, in-depth portrayals of ABA
Let me be clear: This book is immensely readable. As a thriller it does it's job probably better than average. However, it is by far the most ableist book I have read in a long time. This is made worse by the fact that the author has an autistic child himself. I read this book for a readathon, but I will definitely be avoiding this author in the future.
Let me be clear: This book is immensely readable. As a thriller it does it's job probably better than average. However, it is by far the most ableist book I have read in a long time. This is made worse by the fact that the author has an autistic child himself. I read this book for a readathon, but I will definitely be avoiding this author in the future.
Graphic: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Murder, Sexual harassment