Reviews with content warning for Kidnapping - Mädchen in Scherben

I had very high expectations for this book because of how tiktok hyped it, and all I have to say would be: that this book is not for everybody. It is dark indeed.

I personally have found it boring for most parts of the book. However, there are certain parts in the book where I understand why it would end up the way it did. There are certain parts in the book i get mad at the characters and certain parts I just FEEL for them.

I hope this book can help some readers to find solace and remember that you are not alone. Maybe I don't feel like I am as connected to this book now, but I hope to reread it in the future again to understand it better 🤍

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charlesy's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-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

Never cried this much while reading a book.

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nara_knl's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

5.0

I’m going to be honest, as someone struggling with mental health as well, I was terrified that this book will trigger me so badly.. but it didn’t! it proved that i’m not alone, we are not alone!
The Story of Charlie Davis is heartbreaking, moving but mostly beautiful! I was captured by this story and i’m deeply touched! In a way i feel heard! Thank you Kathleen Glasgow!

Yet i wouldn’t recommend it, if you’re actually struggling rn and are scared it’s gonna trigger you! Get help first! You’re loved <3

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johannslauren15's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I think this book really hooked me in the beginning, how the author could write so beautifully and intricately about the issues Charlie is dealing with. Also I think reading about a "mental institution" to help her and other women through their issues is super unique and fascinating. (I've never read something about this, cool to see how they coupe and deal with past trauma).

though I think past the 100 pg. mark it goes downhill and I got lost, confused, and bored/uninterested. I'm not just saying this because she has to live a "normal life" and fight against her addiction it just felt like a whole lotta nothing was happening and she was just suppose to wrestle with her own internal demons on her own. I think the author could have written this section still being interesting even with the temptation, thoughts, art, work, and her relationship with Riley. Maybe just my opinion though. Even how it ended pretty abruptly and felt something missing especially from Ellis, if you know then you know! ;-) (updated reviews part: I forgot to mention but honestly f*** Mikey like he can go suck a d*** or something. I'm sorry but this man barely did anything for her while also continuing to bring up Ellis and her past to trigger her more and distract her! Like wtf what kind of "friend" does that and runs away to play for his band then to get married while all he say to her is if she's going to be alright? I'm not just saying this so he will stop his lifd for her and not live. But still like what, excuse me but that's not a real friend. The fact, that in her past he doesn't sufficiently help her and she eventually will buy drugs for them is sold to be trafficked or whatever. Then he just tell her to be ok with this!!! =_=🙄 I like Evan better at the end at least he makes some progress, isn't a total dusch and is owning up to his problems not pretending to be perfect. If I had to give Charlie any advice it would to keep up with Evan and stay around Blue. Did anyone else got weird creepy vibes from Ariel? Ok it was just me, got it! 👍

still very convicting and helps to understand the issues and problems many people face. Please check trigger warnings and be prepared for some darkness. But very much love overall.

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bentenuala's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Please check the trigger warnings, and be mindful of them. I don’t recommend this book to people who are struggling with any of the issues discussed, purely because of the risk of triggering. The book itself it written beautifully, it has some points that are not worked out perfectly yet, but it has the possibility to become the new literature.

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