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spozk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Has some well written chapters for example when she is talking about her past relationships and being introspective but the rest of it is very repetitive and boring. This character is constantly describing how ugly and nasty her clothes are and in general seems like a gross person just for the other characters to act like she's the most beautiful creature they've ever seen?? and the relentless naming of brands like H&M or KFC started to really grate on me.. might try finish this in the future but im getting really bored of it right now. Bought this book for the sex scenes and they're all too short and not written particularly well
I've also seen from other reviews that there is sexual assault in later chapters and I absolutely do not want to read that so on second thought I don't think I will finish this. The cover is way too nice for a book that is this irritating to read
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Eating disorder and Drug use
valcro's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Sexual assault and Eating disorder
lib_adams's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder and Sexual assault
carasoutham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
katenorman17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Eating disorder
ruddsreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Eating disorder and Vomit
charlotteschapter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child death and Emotional abuse
Minor: Drug use
busyreadingandthings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
However, the writing style of the author is enjoyable and had me in stitches at the utter filth of it. In a time when things are so serious, this was a lighthearted lift that needn’t be overthought.
I did think the larger issues such as EDs and family trauma were handled a little too lightly and were owed deeper analysis & integration in the plot.
Graphic: Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Child death
Moderate: Body shaming and Sexual assault
Minor: Toxic relationship
elllav's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault, and Eating disorder
bickley_moon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.75
However, I do think the heavy topics that are introduced and never really dealt with or just mentioned flippantly (grief, ed, bad relationship with parents) make this book feel so lacking and as if it's ticking off trauma boxes.
Also, this book has been marketed elsewhere as lgbtq, and while there are women having sex with other women in it, the sex scenes and people seem soooo straight and binary.
And I agree with any criticism regarding the character and her naivety/unbelievable or repetetive sex scenes.
Read it if you want to, but I guess there are other easy reads/fun books with more insight, sensitivity, or better sex to choose from imo.
that the protagonist ends up with a woman and is miraculously freed from any self doubt or insecurity is weird and irritating. Her sexuality and character arc both dont fit this instant 100% turnaround</spoiler
Moderate: Sexual assault and Eating disorder