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forgedopulence's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I don't know what else to say other than: I cried through most of this book.
This is a really difficult read if you have any kind of complicated relationship with parental/guardian figures, but it could potentially be a little cathartic to see how a young girl/woman navigates growing into to herself and how she structures the relationships around her to protect her peace.
I found that this book portrays an accurate representation of "teen angst" and why teen girls react to the world they way they do, finding yourself, getting thrown into adulthood, managing complicated relationships, and the first steps of true independence.
This is a really difficult read if you have any kind of complicated relationship with parental/guardian figures, but it could potentially be a little cathartic to see how a young girl/woman navigates growing into to herself and how she structures the relationships around her to protect her peace.
I found that this book portrays an accurate representation of "teen angst" and why teen girls react to the world they way they do, finding yourself, getting thrown into adulthood, managing complicated relationships, and the first steps of true independence.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Moderate: Suicide
kaadee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Geez, where do I begin. I remember reading this book in 8th grade but I didn’t finish it. It has been on my mind every since then and I decided to pick it up two days ago. It took me two days to finish, which is pretty quick (although it is a YA book) I really related to Cassie in the sense of not knowing my place in the world or feeling trapped by my feelings.
I love the way the author describes things, it makes me feel really seen. I’m glad I saved reading this book all the way through now that I’m older because I just relate much more. I would recommend to friends and I’m definitely gonna buy my own personal copy :)
Note: I’m making this a 5 star because I can’t stop thinking about it months later!!!!!
I love the way the author describes things, it makes me feel really seen. I’m glad I saved reading this book all the way through now that I’m older because I just relate much more. I would recommend to friends and I’m definitely gonna buy my own personal copy :)
Note: I’m making this a 5 star because I can’t stop thinking about it months later!!!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
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