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A review by venetiana
How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I quite enjoyed this, the relationship dynamics were really good. The dialogues and the ending felt a bit less smooth, overall the plot seemed less consistent towards the end. Still entertaining!
(One thing I found really infuriating: the book shoving the school motto down my throat every few pages - I would definitely have remembered with much, MUCH fewer mentions, too. 🙃)
(One thing I found really infuriating: the book shoving the school motto down my throat every few pages - I would definitely have remembered with much, MUCH fewer mentions, too. 🙃)
Graphic: Murder and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail