funnyprettysexymac's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
goth_hearted's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
abbs17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mxgancxtherine's review against another edition
4.0
man juno dawson truly writes good ya. give me anything about chaotic teenage girls and I will eat that shit up
wwiillddeerr's review against another edition
4.0
it shouldn’t be advertised as a romance cuz it’s simply not ! but a really interesting fictionalized deep dive into young socialite addict life
marryallthepeople's review against another edition
4.0
Dawson continues to pull me in with her amazing story lines. I recommend everything she writes!! This was outstanding.
claire_michelle18's review against another edition
5.0
Great exploration of addiction, guilt, co-dependency, and the process of learning to like yourself. Juno Dawson writes such vivid characters that I was almost surprised that Lexi didn't really exist when I finished the book.
whatamydid's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC of this via NetGally as I was really intrigued after seeing it do the rounds on some of my favourite bookstagram accounts.
First thing I should mention is that this book contains some triggers - mainly drug abuse and addiction. Despite it being a YA novel, this is incredibly gritty and doesn’t hold back when describing the depths of addiction.
We first meet our protagonist, Lexi Volkov, in the back seat of her brothers car, becoming alert after being found overdosed in a penthouse flat. Her brother has driven her to The Clarity Centre, a drug rehabilitation centre. Lexi is a Russian heiress with too much money on her hands which equals too much time to get involved in drugs - heroin being her drug of choice.
At first she is reluctant to receiving treatment but as time passes, she begins to open up and get on board with the therapy sessions and other activities that are held at Clarity. During therapy, after unearthing some unpleasant memories from her childhood, Lexi is reminded of a dark secret - one she has been keeping close for years.
Considered a nobody at Clarity, Lexi no longer has her elite title and mingles with other troubled teens who are at the centre - including a boy named Brody who she is incredibly drawn to.
I don’t want to spoil this book for anyone even though I do want to delve into more detail but I really enjoyed the rawness of this book. For a YA novel, it doesn’t glamourise drug use whatsoever. It has me gripped from the beginning and I particularly enjoyed the character of Kendall, a trans patient with an eating disorder.
All in all, a great read that is murky at times with strong characters and a plot that keeps you sucked in.
First thing I should mention is that this book contains some triggers - mainly drug abuse and addiction. Despite it being a YA novel, this is incredibly gritty and doesn’t hold back when describing the depths of addiction.
We first meet our protagonist, Lexi Volkov, in the back seat of her brothers car, becoming alert after being found overdosed in a penthouse flat. Her brother has driven her to The Clarity Centre, a drug rehabilitation centre. Lexi is a Russian heiress with too much money on her hands which equals too much time to get involved in drugs - heroin being her drug of choice.
At first she is reluctant to receiving treatment but as time passes, she begins to open up and get on board with the therapy sessions and other activities that are held at Clarity. During therapy, after unearthing some unpleasant memories from her childhood, Lexi is reminded of a dark secret - one she has been keeping close for years.
Considered a nobody at Clarity, Lexi no longer has her elite title and mingles with other troubled teens who are at the centre - including a boy named Brody who she is incredibly drawn to.
I don’t want to spoil this book for anyone even though I do want to delve into more detail but I really enjoyed the rawness of this book. For a YA novel, it doesn’t glamourise drug use whatsoever. It has me gripped from the beginning and I particularly enjoyed the character of Kendall, a trans patient with an eating disorder.
All in all, a great read that is murky at times with strong characters and a plot that keeps you sucked in.
thelifeoflaura's review against another edition
4.0
17 year old Lexi has hit rock bottom. After almost overdosing in heroin, her brother stages and an intervention and drops her off at the Clarity Centre, an island facility for troubled young people (aka Rehab). Inside, she meets a whole array of people - a transgender anorexic, Vicodin addict, OCD hoarder, an over eater and a washed up reality TV survivor. Over the weeks and months she is in the facility, Lexi begins to open up about her fractured childhood, destructive relationships and the dark secret she’s been running from. And then she falls in love. But is a relationship even possible in rehab?
As I was reading this (in my teacher brain) I was kind of shocked that this was a book aimed at young people. I couldn’t imagine it being appropriate for any of my young students or potentially even those a little bit older, but the more I read, the more I loved the story and the message that Juno Dawson is creating in Clean. It’s raw and it’s honest and it shows the real life, unedited effects of drugs. It also portrays addiction in a real honest light - being something that you can defeat until you accept and understand it. It is beautifully written, heartbreaking and so honest. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and can see why so many people have been absolutely raving about it!
As I was reading this (in my teacher brain) I was kind of shocked that this was a book aimed at young people. I couldn’t imagine it being appropriate for any of my young students or potentially even those a little bit older, but the more I read, the more I loved the story and the message that Juno Dawson is creating in Clean. It’s raw and it’s honest and it shows the real life, unedited effects of drugs. It also portrays addiction in a real honest light - being something that you can defeat until you accept and understand it. It is beautifully written, heartbreaking and so honest. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and can see why so many people have been absolutely raving about it!
ema_ab's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting perspective of a teenage drug-addict, presented in a not over-dramatic way. Lexie is a relatable character (to the extent that one can relate to someone from that societal group), and her journey is certain to intrigue. An additional bonus for London lovers - some descriptions of life in various boroughs.