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booksellerrachel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Incest, Pedophilia, and Rape
katyannreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Blood
Moderate: Miscarriage
kirsteen_o89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Self harm, and Sexual assault
brekel19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
booknchaoswithmarz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
What the fuck?
What the fuck did I just read?
Confronting
Dark
Psychological
Raw
I'm using specifically vague terms/words as to not spoil this. The author actually recommends a blind read without checking reviews etc and I'd agree, with the caveat that if you are the type of reader that needs cw/tw or you were offended by my earlier language, then this book isn't for you.
Initially I was put off by the writing style, it felt unrefined.
I felt the book confronts preconceived ideas, ableist thinking and the shame that comes with things like invisible illness, mental health, DV, SA and trauma.
Belief is so sorely missing when people deal with those types of issues.
I had an inkling before the "reveal" but the moment one of the characters reveals "the book" I knew and was so glad that someone decided to shine a light into what can be such a dark place for many.
I'm glad I preserved but I'm going to need something a bit lighter for my next read.
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
torielizabethh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault
imzadi481's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
That's what I did, and I am really glad about that!
Trigger warnings: there are TONS. Please look them up if it's a serious issue for you.
Graphic: Mental illness, Pedophilia, and Death of parent
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual violence, Violence, and Alcohol
meanaleann's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
lazylizard251's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy