A review by avisham
Scabby Queen by Kirstin Innes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
5.0
Never managed to read a book the whole way through where I don't like any of the characters (except Donald) and still keep coming back to it. Reinvigorated my love for folk music and made me home sick for places I've never been and comrades I don't currently have.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship