Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Girl Friends by Holly Bourne

1 review

kanorve's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

Delves into childhood trauma, misogynistic tendencies, abuse, drugs, and sex. Brings back nostalgic feelings of my own childhood and something any girl coming from this time can relate. Beautifully written and so inspirational. This book had me in tears. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Rape, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexism, Addiction, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Self harm, Alcohol, and Drug abuse