A review by nadiaherondale
When We Were Friends by Holly Bourne
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I forgot to write a review so I had to do a quick reread. The best thing about this book is exactly how good it is at portraying a toxic female friendship, the competition, the need, the love it's all there. I've been there, I've been both sides. You fall apart and then you both found yourselves again and sometimes it works, sometimes you remember why you fell apart. This book portrays it so well.
Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Alcohol, Sexism, Drug use, Sexual harassment, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, and Rape