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dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Extremely heavy and sad sad book. Not much of a mystery or thriller so don’t know why it’s been labeled as such. Beyond the event where Ruthie gets taken (it’s right there in the blurb) there is no mystery to be solved. Definitely more of a family trauma saga.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Alcohol