krisis86's review
1.0
I made it about 50 pages into the story before I gave up. I don't like Kit Reed's books. The language in them is atrocious and disgusting. At least I know where to go if I ever have the pressing need to look at a bunch of pages with obscenities all over 'em.
matthew_p's review
2.0
Good, but not great. Challenging read because Reed nails the language of her narrators, but ultimately the psychology of the characters remains superficial, and the underlying concept feels a bit wobbly.
absinthe's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
I pushed through this book despite the transphobia and incorrect pronouns/incorrect names used in reference to a young transgender girl, and I wish I had just put it down. While I would consider the book to be plot-driven, it also somehow managed to lack a fleshed out plot. The characters overall were not likeable, with the exception of Killer and Teddy, poorly fleshed out, and this did not help with the lackluster plot in driving the story forward.
Overall, it was a disappointing read.
Overall, it was a disappointing read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Child death, and Medical content
Moderate: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Forced institutionalization
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