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rebeccap's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for this advanced reader copy. The opinions expressed are mine alone.
The premise of “Closer to Okay” by Amy Watson sounded interesting but unfortunately I was disappointed. I felt that some parts of the novel were disjointed or random. For some reason I also found myself wanting a little more background about Kyle’s life with her grandmother. I did appreciate that the author included a note at the beginning talking about how this story may be triggering for some people. I think that is important because even as someone without a history like Kyle’s, I found the book difficult to read at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Abandonment
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