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A review by the_true_monroe
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Outing, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Blood, and Abortion
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Classism