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crimsonreadlips's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Cancer and Death
julietealy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Every time I read Lisa Taddeo I feel like she is writing to me. Ghost Lover is an engrossing collection of short stories that beautifully capture the female experience. I love the way that Taddeo writes about lust, rage, ageing, jealousy, friendship, and love. Her characters are raw and complex and flawed, and that's what I love so much about her work. I really savored reading this book because each story felt so special to me. My favorite stories in this collection are Ghost Lover, Fourty-Two, Air Supply, and A Suburban Weekend. This is my new favorite collection of short stories. Each one scratched my brain in a different way, and I really appreciate how cohesive this collection is. Thank you SO much to Caroline and Avid Reader Press for sending me this ARC 💘 I am so grateful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Sexual harassment