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Sanctuary by Abby Sher, Paola Mendoza
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Wow. This book was a hard read. Not in the difficulty of the writing but in the subject matter. The main character's journey is one of pain and suffering. It is not a world that is too hard to imagine, though I hope it never comes to pass. The political messages in the book are clear and present. This book could serve as a warning for what could happen should Americans choose to turn a blind eye to immigration, climate change, and rhetoric rather than working to help and solve problems in a peaceful and inviting way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Trafficking, Death of parent, Murder, and Deportation
Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, and Vomit
Minor: Rape and Sexual violence
Blackout by Nicola Yoon, Dhonielle Clayton, Ashley Woodfolk, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Blackout is a great quick read. The story focuses on several characters all stuck in a blackout in NYC. Each chapter follows a different character in the story. All the characters have some sort of relationship "problem" that is working to be resolved. Even though this book is written by many different authors, the story flows without hiccups. This was obviously a collaborative effort. While I read mostly YA, this was very beach read to me, but I would 100% recommend it to the teens in my life.