kotashomelibrary's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Drug use, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Vomit, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Fatphobia, and Incest
amytalbert's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Eden’s story is a heartbreaking journey through the aftermath of being sexually assaulted. Having not been through this trauma myself, I don’t feel I can adequately speak to the way Eden’s experience is written. Although fictional, this book elicits very real feelings. I was broken when Eden tried to unsuccessfully piece herself back together and felt her triumph as she finally let her voice be heard.
I would definitely read all of the trigger warnings for this title before reading.
I would definitely read all of the trigger warnings for this title before reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Body shaming, Drug use, Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcoholism
Minor: Child abuse
kng_writes's review
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
OOF. This one hurt. Emotionally, it had me in its clutches until the bitter end. This is a great look at sexual assault and the need to believe survivors. There are moments I think it could’ve done with some editing, but in most ways, the repetition served the purpose of highlighting Eden’s trauma, so it worked. I wish there had been more closure for Edie with her friendship to Mara, Steve, and Mara’s boyfriend, but ah well. The ending was mostly satisfying nonetheless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Rape
Minor: Fatphobia
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