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- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I really enjoyed this book. It's not my usual cup of tea, but it was incredibly informative about the War on Drugs, and I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to read more diverse YA fiction.
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Violence, Police brutality, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Racism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Sexual violence, and Trafficking
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The plot had me hooked. The characters clutched my heartstrings and refused to let go. It was a stunning mix of lighthearted and devastating, which made me laugh out loud and cry softly.
This is really a stunning sequel, and I highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a beautiful and breathtaking finale to the Heirs of Neverland duology.
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
The poetry in this book was stunning, and I was continuously impressed with Acevedo's ability to paint such a vivid world and compelling story with so few words.
I particularly love Father Sean and his inclusion because he shows that not every religious figure is a self-serving, power-hungry hypocrite. His encouragement of Xiomara exploring and asking questions was so refreshing in a world that oftentimes leans far too hard into stereotypes for these types of people.
I also love that the story avoids making Mami a pure villain. Yes, she does horrid things that no mother should ever do. But she has reasons for her actions, and those reasons (along with her background) prevent her from being viewed only--and strictly--as a villain.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
4.0
It's also immensely funny, so that was a huge bonus for me.
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The pacing was a bit slow in the beginning so it took me a bit to really get into it, but oh my goodness, this book is so good.
The writing is excellent, the worldbuilding is spectacular, the characters are complex and nuanced, the plot twists surprised me and made so much sense, and the themes are actually my favorite thing ever.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Minor: Gun violence, Death of parent, and Abandonment
3.5
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content and Kidnapping
Minor: Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Blood, and Death of parent
4.0
This is a beautiful little graphic novel about how confusing and uncertain life is when you’re a teenager. It’s a poignant reflection on love and friendship and the complexity of being eighteen years old and thinking you’re insane when maybe you are and maybe you aren’t.
I don’t think this graphic novel is for everyone. I can completely understand why some people didn’t like it. But to me this is a beautiful and compelling glimpse of just how existential everything feels at this age.
Graphic: Cursing and Mental illness
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Grief
Minor: Sexual content
4.0
4.0
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Injury/Injury detail