A review by bookswithmybulldog
Everything's Fine by Cecilia Rabess

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I dont really know how to properly review this/what my voice can add to the conversation surrounding this book. I  think I understand what the author was trying to do, and I also understand why many readers are very upset with the book. One big issue is that it is being marketed as romance, but the MC is in a seriously mentally abusive relationship. It is really about a WOC falling for a white man who is constantly barraging her with microaggressions and gaslighting her into thinking shes over-reacting. On the one hand, i think it is important people understand that white men really are this stupid and egotistical. But, I think my issue is that Jess
Spoiler didnt come out on top or dig herself out of this horrific relationship with this man, if anything she defended him right to the end. I just wanted her at some point to really stand up for herself so that was disappointing.
Overall I dont think I would reccommend this one as I think it is doing more harm than good, but I dont know that i agree with the outrage either.
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