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Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom

15 reviews

kaiulanilee's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

hannaheliz's review against another edition

inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

spaceseagull321's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Vomit, Car accident, and Death of parent

gi_gi_g'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

amobrien's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.

Aesthetica is an incredibly provocative and poignant commentary on influencer culture, plastic surgery, and the way body types go in and out of "style." This novel touches on mother/daughter relationships, friendship, addiction, abuse of power, self-image, feminism, illness, social media... the list can go on. I was so impressed with how it tackled so many subjects in such a compelling way. Aesthetica is the type of story that's a bit difficult when you're first getting into it but you soon find yourself unable to turn away. If you were a fan of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Aesthetica has a very similar narrative voice that I think you'll enjoy!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Addiction and Death of parent

Minor: Vomit