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A review by aformeracceleratedreader
Me (Moth) by Amber McBride
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Holy shit, this book is amazing. I cried and was taken by surprise at the twist at the end. I was just as confused as Moth until everything was explained. I've never read anything from this author, but wow, I need to read more from her 1000%.
I had no clue what this book was about upon picking it up and didn't know it was in-verse as well. I have nothing bad to say about it. I think I'll have to reread it again after completing it since I know the ending and how it changes things with the new knowledge.
I will say it could be triggering to some (I was in a pretty serious car accident when I was 18, and the mention/descriptions of the one in the book kind of brought some of the trauma back but not enough for me to stop me from reading or have a negative reaction while reading. it could be different for others) and recommend checking content warnings just in case.
I had no clue what this book was about upon picking it up and didn't know it was in-verse as well. I have nothing bad to say about it. I think I'll have to reread it again after completing it since I know the ending and how it changes things with the new knowledge.
I will say it could be triggering to some (I was in a pretty serious car accident when I was 18, and the mention/descriptions of the one in the book kind of brought some of the trauma back but not enough for me to stop me from reading or have a negative reaction while reading. it could be different for others) and recommend checking content warnings just in case.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Colonisation